Dotan served in the
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from 1965 to 1988, ending her career as the Head of the
Women's Corps, with the rank of
Brigadier General. Attaining it in 1986, she became the first woman in the history of the IDF to hold this rank. She also completed a B.A. in Behavioral Science and an M.A. in Psychology from the
Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Upon completing her military service, she served as Vice President of that University, as well as on the Board of Directors of Israel Military Industries and at the
Jewish Agency. For the
2006 elections in Israel, Dotan joined the
Kadima party in the 28th position on their list of potential
Knesset members. The list eventually gained 29 seats, ensuring Dotan's election. Dotan was not a candidate in the
2009 elections She is a widow and mother of three children. ==References==