Overview

• IDF chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir terminated a six-month pilot for women in combat mobility units after trainees failed to meet rigorous physical benchmarks.
• Official IDF statements highlighted women’s strong professional skills but noted low prospects for meeting combat fitness requirements.
• Army medical data warned that continued intensive training could pose significant health risks to female soldiers.
• Women currently serve in several infantry roles but are rarely assigned to the most dangerous frontline positions.
• The IDF aims to launch revamped pilot programs for female infantry recruits in 2026 to further assess integration methods.