I think youre onto something. The attacking force is assigned to take out the women first (I presume that means if the attackers are presented with an obvious choice). That would better ensure 2 things: 1) the objective is taken, and 2) the attacking force takes no unnecessary risks taking female prisoners once #1 happens. There may be more “shock effect” for the male defenders as well, but I suspect that’s a cultural thing. IOW’s, do you think Hamas would give a rip if a few females serving with them got whacked? Probably not.
Agree...they’re Muslims first, and second, they have the women there.