That I did not know, thank you for the explanation.
I learn something everyday here. I had always thought Israeli women served in combat along with the men.
I know personally that I could never serve in combat, I cannot kill and am a coward. I would run before fighting and would only fight if I absolutely had to.
I do know women I would trust my life to though.
Ground combat requires brutal ferocity in addition to exceptional physical strength and endurance. Many men cannot handle it, and women simply cannot fight with men, period. To pretend otherwise is either sadistic or suicidal, depending on your perspective.