Recent data from the Israel Defense Forces reveals a significant increase in religious women joining the military, with around 4,000 enlisting in 2025. This surge includes a growing number taking on combat roles, highlighted by the formation of the first combat platoon specifically for graduates of religious seminaries. The trend comes amid ongoing opposition from senior religious leaders, who have called on the government to halt efforts encouraging religious women to enlist. Despite these appeals, the army continues to see rising participation from this demographic.