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In honor of International Women's Day, Lt. Col. Avital Leibovitch salutes all women. Today 34% of all positions in the IDF are held by women--the greatest percentage in the world.
The IDF wishes women everywhere: happiness; the tools to accomplish their dreams; and the support of their loved ones.
To find out more about the women in the IDF, click here: http://ow.ly/9xQxa
Today the IDF, along with the rest of
the world, celebrates International Women’s Day. Since the War of
Independence, women have played a vital role in the country’s defense,
filling many important positions ranging from combat soldiers to emergency instructors.
Click to read about the state of women in the IDF in 2012.
Today we present you with a look at some
of the most remarkable women serving in the IDF. Click on the pictures
to find out more about their stories:
Chen – Combat soldier in the elite Canine Unit “Oketz”
Dafna Shilon – Aerial Operations Coordinator
Ella Sirotinsky – Military Advocate General Prosecutor
Shirat Goler - Bereaved Families’ Liaison Officer
Yaffa Ananiya - Commander at a crossing in Judea and Samaria
Amit Assenheim – Social Welfare NCO
Shai Ya’akobovich - Combat Fitness Officer
Moran Droker Yarovich - Doctor and Clinic Commander
Eden Chen - Inspector in Personal Security Unit
Karin Ovadia – Maritime regional control commander
