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Debbie Zimelman spent five years capturing their experiences. It wasn't always easy.
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These female combat troops will kick your ass
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Israel's 'People's Army' at War
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Israel Says Record Number Of Women In Army Combat Units
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Breaking record, 1,000 women join IDF combat units this summer
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Women's Service in the IDF: Between a 'People's Army' and Gender
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How does the Caracal battalion work, the combat unit of the
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World News, Israel News
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Having Fled War, Russian Emigres in Israel Find Themselves Drafted
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IDF sees surge in female conscripts seeking combat roles since