Yes, it really is. On May 16, 1948, the 1st female corps of the Army of Israel was established. Colonel Mina Ben-Zvi became the first commander of the army. The army is still in force today.

At the age of 17, every girl living in Israel must go to the recruiting station. There, she passes a medical examination and testing, which determines which type of army she will go to the service. Later, the course of the young soldier (KMB) and further distribution in parts. The service period for women is 24 months

The law on service applies to both Jews and non-Jews (but Israeli citizens). Released from the call: married women, pregnant women, women with poor health. And religious girls have the right to take alternative service in hospitals, volunteer armies, etc.

Participation in hostilities for girls is prohibited, but there are many cases when they participated in the training of specialists for combat units.