Ukraine cannot copy the Israeli army due to different conditions and approaches to women’s service.

The Chairman of the Council of Reservists of the Ground Forces, Ivan Timochko, claims that involving women in the army is a matter of defense capability, not gender. In Ukraine, there is a discussion on why the Israeli model is not suitable and how the idea of total mobilization resembles the logic of the last century.

Women in the Army: Necessity or Choice?

Ivan Timochko emphasizes that the participation of women in the Ukrainian army is not a political issue but a military necessity. The defense of the country is a common cause, and women have the same right and obligation to be part of it as men do.

Timochko notes that the military reserve should be formed not only among men. The modern army needs specialists in information work, lawyers, medics, IT specialists, and others. In these areas, the participation of women can be extremely effective.

He also criticizes politicians and bloggers who speculate on the topic of women’s mobilization. Populists turn it into an information show, creating panic instead of a serious conversation about defense.

Practical Steps and Reality

From 2025, women with medical education will automatically be registered for military service. This simplifies the procedure and allows for the inclusion of specialists who can be useful to the army. Students who have undergone basic military training take the oath and are enlisted in the reserve, regardless of gender.

Gender equality in the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not a trend but practicality. Women perform tasks without which the army could not exist. Involving women is not only about fairness but also about the survival of the state.

Israeli Model: Why It Doesn’t Work in Ukraine

Military expert Dmitry Snegirev notes that statements about mobilization are contradictory. Some claim that there are enough mobilized personnel, while others say there is a shortage of personnel. It is important to understand who raises the issue and for what purpose.

The Israeli model is often cited as an example, but there service is mandatory for everyone. Directly transferring this model to Ukraine without considering social differences is erroneous. In Ukraine, there are examples of double standards, where officials calling for mobilization have relatives abroad.

Discipline and Honesty

When loud statements about the need for total mobilization are heard, it is important to see who is saying it. In Israel, service is mandatory for everyone, while in Ukraine, the army has become mainly the domain of socially disadvantaged groups.

Before raising the issue of women’s mobilization, it is necessary to put things in order within one’s own ranks. It should start with the reserves that already exist, and only after that discuss the role of women in the defense system.

Information discipline and honesty in public discussions should be a priority. Do not trust those who are not ready to act in accordance with their words.