Israeli women take on greater military role in Gaza war

Marom dashed towards a post situated in the mountains above Israel's border with Egypt, forcefully placing her M16 rifle on a defensive position as part of a training exercise. At 21 years old, Marom joined the ranks of the first Israeli women to serve in a combat role in Gaza, where she recently participated in a two-week mission. The ground offensive in the Palestinian territory was initiated by Israel in response to unprecedented attacks by Hamas militants on October 7 against southern Israel, leading to a shift in military attitudes towards the inclusion of women in combat roles.