(Reuters) Dan Williams - When it comes to keeping the peace on the border with Egypt, women IDF soldiers are valued perhaps even more than their male counterparts. "It is no accident that so many women are in field intelligence - with all due respect to the men, women bring a special capability," said Major Oshrat Bachar. Retired Brig.-Gen. Ruth Yaron said that at draft age, women tended to be better suited for the patient vigilance required of surveillance. Women make up 55% of Israel's field intelligence corps, compared to just 33% of the armed forces overall.
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