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.
Egypt Would Send Troops to Future Palestinian State in Coordination with Israel, PA
Ahead of his first European tour since becoming President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi offered his troops to help stabilize a nascent Palestinian state as needed.
One Day & 60 Kilometers Later: Herev’s Beret March
The “Herev” Battalion – composed entirely of Israeli Druze soldiers – celebrates 40 years since its inception and incorporation into the IDF. The unit recently completed a final march in order to receive their berets in which they hiked from town to town in northern Israel, close to the areas they will be responsible for […]
IDF Allows Soldiers to Use Live Fire Against Terrorists with Firecrackers
The IDF has recently issued a reworking of the rules of engagement for soldiers in conflict with firecracker wielding assailants
Palestinian Authority Cartoon Echoes Nazi Newspaper’s Themes
A leering, hook-nosed Jew, beginning to disrobe, prepares to pounce upon a helpless non-Jewish woman who cowers in fear on the ground before him.
PA Cartoon Depicts Israeli “Rape” of Temple Mount
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has published a cartoon depicting Israel “raping” the Temple Mount, Palestinian Media Watch has reported.