In a country that must challenge every concept, women must also be in the room

MK Ruth Wasserman Lande calls for integrating women into security and political decision-making centers, arguing that this expands the talent pool and improves strategic thinking. She quotes MK Meirav Cohen, who said that ministers are boycotting the Committee on the Status of Women, and cites Golda Meir as an example of a prime minister during a challenging period.

In an opinion column published in Israel Hayom, MK Ruth Wasserman Lande, an expert on the Arab world and a research fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security, calls for integrating women into Israel's security and political decision-making centers. She argues that limiting their integration narrows the talent pool and harms strategic thinking. Wasserman Lande emphasizes the importance of a diversity of opinions and perspectives to challenge assumptions and reduce the risk of groupthink. She cites Golda Meir as an example of a prime minister during a challenging period, and writes in a personal tone about her unique contribution as a woman in the international arena. The column quotes the chair of the Committee on the Status of Women, MK Meirav Cohen, who said that "ministers are boycotting the committee." The article highlights the need to encourage, identify, and create opportunities for women to integrate into key positions, despite the difficulties and personal costs.