Gender equality in israel

The controversy over mixed-gender IDF units still ruffles Israeli society - opinion

The deeper challenge lies in the clash between equality at any price and adherence to Jewish law.

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.
Women in Tech® Israel held its first  international conference with representatives from 13 other countries last year, which included female tech leaders from Afghanistan and Kosovo.

Israel leads in tech innovation, not in gender inclusion - opinion

Ella Katz Schonfeld.

Equality is designed, and so is inequality - opinion

First Lady Michal Herzog, the cover story of this issue, greets schoolchildren during an official visit to Australia.

Two years after October 7, Israeli women still battle for equality - from the editor


Knesset approves tens of thousands of shekels worth of benefits for relatives of Hamas hostages

The Israeli government has approved financial assistance for families of Hamas hostages, including grants, childcare subsidies, and legal support.

Inside the Knesset building.

Gender equality struggles intensify for Israeli women during war

As men are called up for reserve duty, Israeli women find themselves juggling childcare, work, and household responsibilities during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

 An illustrative of the wife of a reserve soldier whose payments were taxed.

Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion

As the DNC in Chicago highlighted the powerful voices of Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the contrast in Israel’s political landscape revealed a critical gender imbalance.

 The writer speaks during a committee discussion in the Knesset about the demand for equality in Israeli politics.

Comptroller: Not enough female representation in local municipalities

All gaps between men and women in local municipalities are deeper than they appear, given that women make up such a great proportion of municipal employees, said the report.

 Women hold signs as they protest for women equality, in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2022.

Jerusalem SlutWalk to protest rape culture, victim blaming

"This year, sexual violence and gender-based violence is closing in on us from all directions and we need the march more than ever," said organizers.

Israel's SlutWalk marches through Jerusalem

Knesset allows transgender people to remove 'dead name' from IDs

"This is another significant step on the way to equal rights for the trans community."

Teudat Zehut, Israeli ID card 370

WIZO’s annual gender wage gap report shows fair salary gender equality in workforce

WIZO’s 2023 wage gap report shows balanced pay and gender equality, reflecting their commitment to promoting women's rights in Israel, with 84% female workforce.

WIZO in Strasbourg, 2009

Should Women Wait Until 2061 For Equality? Not An Option

To accelerate gender equality in the world of innovation, active action on several levels is needed, and now is not the time.

 Dr. Esther Luzzato

Helping women return to the job market during the war - opinion

The war exacerbates the existing gender inequalities. Reconstruction of employment conditions is required to fill the inconceivable gap for women and professionals.

 GROUP NINETEEN Negev office.

High-status connections are good for men, not so great for women

One bright side was that women who explicitly showed that they were forming high-status ties for the sake of the group were spared the social backlash.

 GROUP NINETEEN Negev office.