Tag: army
Homesh By Candlelight
The army confiscated the electric generator of the Homesh yeshiva.
IDF Troops, US Marines Conclude 2 Weeks of Training in Israel
“The exercise was another step in a collaboration between the IDF and MARCENT under the CENTCOM,” the IDF stated.
German Military to Get Chief Rabbi for First Time in 100 Years
Conference of European Rabbis president hails move for sending “a clear message of tolerance and pluralism.” Germany last had a chief military rabbi in World War I.
‘We’re Supposed to be Dead’: Israeli Tank Protection System has Transformed Land Warfare
Rafael’s Trophy system has amassed more than 1 million operational hours and saved countless lives in combat since 2011. It’s now installed on a growing number of armored vehicles, including on four American tank brigades.
Brother of Soldier whose Body Is in Hamas Captivity Enlisted in IDF
"For four years I did not talk to the media because I could not deal with the pain emotionally, and today, too, I sit here in pain, and worse – I'm angry," Ofek said a month ago.
Wounded Israeli Combat Vet in Ohio Bike Ride for IDF Soldiers
Gabay lost his left leg below the knee after he stepped on a landmine during his military service.
World Invited to Help Pick IDF’s 70s Anniversary Logo
The IDF press release says only Israelis may choose the logo, but when we went in and picked our choice, the website made no attempt to verify that we are card carrying Israelis.
Hebron Couple Hides Illegal Guns and Ammo with the Kids
Police entered the Hebron home looking for illegal weapons...
Report: Newly Appointed IDF General Staff a No-Knitted Yarmulke Zone
In recent years, the knitted yarmulkes, which fill the junior and middle echelons of the IDF, have not been promoted to the senior command of the army.
Soldiers In Hashem’s Army
The scene was surreal. We could hear the battle raging in Aza, but in the host’s realm there was relaxation, conversation, and the bubbly voice of our grandson.
Indian PM: Our Army as Brave as the IDF
Retired Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal said the Indian Army is better than the IDF, because it has had to deal with a better organized enemy and tougher terrain.
Nationwide Drill on Tuesday
A nationwide drill will be held in Israel on Tuesday - don't panic.
Bennett Rebukes Netanyahu on Misrepresenting Terror Tunnel Record
Bennett was behind the popular notion that the Netanyahu security cabinet was unaware of the tunnel threat.
Liberman, Eizenkot, Agree on Shutting Down Left-Leaning, Elitist Army Radio
The last straw in Galatz's elitist load was the station's movie critic Gidi Orsher who posted a particularly offensive Facebook status in which he described Jews from Muslim countries as superstitious savages.
Israelis Kickstart After IDF Wouldn’t Rehab Wounded Soldier Living in Settlement [video]
What a wonderful example of community values in face of government deafness.
Cutting Edge Army: IDF Issues Vegan Combat Rations, Shoes, Berets
Vegan soldiers are encouraged to file their complaints with the military ombudsman by fax or email, whenever their military assignments clash with their core Vegan beliefs.
That Was Just a Drill – No Rockets Were Launched at Israel
No rockets were launched up north. The army was just testing the rocket alert system.
Musical Chairs: What This New Rightwing Coalition May Look Like
LIberman's entry into the coalition may bring about even more changes than expected...
Military Court on Medic Who Shot Neutralized Terrorist Recommends Parties Hold Mediation
But the prosecution is going for broke, and have even conscripted a top attorney, Nadav Weissman, to litigate for them.
Netanyahu May Allow Soldiers to Shoot at Terrorists
Another rash of life-threatening firebombing and rock-throwing attacks has prompted Israel to think twice about abandoning soldiers and civilians as sitting ducks.
Amid Crisis, Ukrainian Jewish Community Receives Rescue Efforts Training
Ukrainian Jews Receive Emergency Training from ZAKA and United Hatzalah.
30% of Religious-Zionist Girls Join IDF, and the IDF Needs More
The IDF wants more Religious-Zionist girls to sign up, and is planning on taking steps to make the IDF more attractive for them.
Eighteen…
There are ashes that remain in the ovens, ashes piled into a mountain in Maidanek.
The Warrior’s Tale
Universalism demands that war must answer to universal aims and objectives.
Who by the Sword, Who by Wild Beasts, Who by Hunger, Who by the...
This past month several dozens of jihad organizations operating in Syria came to the conclusion that the disagreements among them harm their fighting cause and strengthen Asad.
51 Dead in as Egyptians Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Yom Kippur War
The sound of heavy gunfire was reported, as well as army jets and F-16 fighters hovering in formations over several cities.
Egypt Coptic Christian Leadership Condemns Western Media Coverage
In the face of an unprecedented wave of violence directed against Coptic Christians amid the turmoil in Egypt that has left hundred’s dead, the...
Evidence that Morsi Actually Lost the Egyptian Presidency
Ahmed Shafiq, the former air force commander and former president Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, actually won the presidential race by a narrow margin.