Prime Minister Kicks Off Hanukkah in Israel with IDF
Celebrating the first night Hanukkah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered with soldiers of the IDF to light the first candle of the menorah and kick off the holiday.
Morton’s Hanukiya for IDF Soldiers
Meet Morton Freiman, an American who immigrated to Israel. At 74, he labored alongside our soldiers to create a large Hanukiya — a Hanukkah candelabra — which they carved together out of stone. As we look forward with anticipation to the Hanukkah holiday, we share Morton’s warmth & devotion to the IDF with our supporters […]
New Study Touts Efficacy of House Demolitions in Deterring Terror
A study initiated in 2008 offers definitive evidence that Israel’s policy of terrorist home demolitions in fact helps deter future terror attacks.
Support the LIBI Fund, the official fund of the IDF
Just over a year ago, thousands of lives were changed when Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines. IDF search and rescue experts, doctors, and medical teams immediately left for the Philippines and joined the international effort to support the devastated country. Support the LIBI Fund, the official fund of the IDF
Syrian TV: Israeli Air Force Struck Syrian Targets
Syrian television and Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV claimed Sunday that Israeli Air Force planes had struck targets in and around Damascus.
Becoming a combat soldier in 90 seconds
A soldier from the Home Front Command’s Combat Search and Rescue Brigade documents his intense 8 months of training on the way to receiving his orange beret and becoming an IDF combat soldier!
Israeli Government Approves Purchase of American-made Fighter Jets
On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet approved the purchase of 14 new F-35 fighter jets from American company Lockheed Martin, reports Ynetnews, however, that is down from the 31 Israel’s defense establishment asked for, according to Israel National News.
The storm over the teacup
A body politic barred from determining who may dwell within its boundaries is not a free, democratic society.
Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot Named Next IDF Chief of Staff
On Saturday night, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon officially announced the recommendation of Maj. Gen Gadi Eizenkot as the next Chief of Staff of Israel’s Defense Forces, to replace the outgoing Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz in February.
Likud MK: Protect Druze Status Within Jewish State Bill
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent efforts to enshrine Israel’s status as a Jewish state in its legal system has drawn much negative attention at home and abroad, but Likud MK Danny Danon wants to amend the bill to protect minorities who support their country.