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NGO Demands Support for Women in Combat Amid Protests

1/15/2026

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Forum Dvorah NGO urged Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to publicly back women in combat.
Golani Brigade protests against female participation in ceremonies have sparked debate.
Forum Dvorah NGO says this opposition distracts from the Knesset's discussions on the haredi exemption bill.
They note that women constitute 20% of combat soldiers and have proven capabilities in recent conflicts.

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Forum Dvorah NGO urged Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to publicly back women in combat.
Golani Brigade protests against female participation in ceremonies have sparked debate.
Forum Dvorah NGO says this opposition distracts from the Knesset's discussions on the haredi exemption bill.
They note that women constitute 20% of combat soldiers and have proven capabilities in recent conflicts.