The Israel Defense Forces announced the promotion of Brigadier-General 'G.' to the rank of brigadier-general, making her the first woman to achieve that rank in the IAF. She commanded the Uvda Air Force base since May 2024 and previously served as the first female base commander in the air force.
The IDF officially announced Tuesday afternoon the promotion of Brigadier-General 'G.' to the rank of brigadier-general, making her the first woman to reach that rank in the Israel Air Force's history. The announcement, which came at 17:31 Jerusalem, confirms earlier reports that surfaced at 12:21 Jerusalem, when The Zioneer first reported that a female aircrew member had been promoted to brigadier-general, based on an announcement. Concurrently, the same officer was reported to have been appointed air attaché to the Israeli Embassy in Washington, according to ynet — marking the first time a woman in the IAF both reached the rank and was assigned to a senior diplomatic post.
The officer, who has commanded the Uvda Air Force base since May 2024 and previously served as the first female base commander in the IAF, now breaks new ground as the first woman to hold the rank of brigadier-general in the air force. The promotion underscores the growing integration of women in senior combat and diplomatic roles, as The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday.
Her full identity remains classified. No further details on the timeline of the promotion or the attaché role have been released, and it remains unclear whether the two announcements were coordinated or part of a broader personnel shift.
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