Why the Messiah Tarries
What a wasted opportunity. Sunday’s prayer rally, which brought hundreds of thousands of haredim into the streets of Jerusalem, had all the makings of an historic event. To begin with, it was one of the largest Jewish prayer services to take place since the Second Temple once stood nearly two millennia ago. The entrance to […]
Israeli Embassies on High Alert, Israel Unprepared for Attack
Last week, the IAF reportedly struck a Hezbollah weapons site in Lebanon along the border with Syria. The strike, which occurred near the city of Janta, a popular
Hezbollah Vows Revenge Against “Zionist Enemy”
After an unusual silence from Hezbollah, the terrorist organization based out of Lebanon confirmed that it was indeed attacked by an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah’s Al-Manar television network broadcasted a statement that vowed revenge on Israel, calling the airstrike an attack on the whole of Lebanon. “The resistance will choose the right time and place to […]
IDF Soldiers Train for Urban Warfare
Walk into the IDF’s Urban Warfare Training Center, and you feel as if you have entered a different world. The center is just a couple hours drive from Tel Aviv, but looks like a terrorist stronghold in southern Lebanon. This is where IDF soldiers from across the spectrum come to learn how to deal with […]
U.S. School Children Bring Joy to the IDF
This news report shows an IDF army unit getting an incredible morale boost on Purim. School children from the U.S. sent gift packages containing personalized letters along with delicious food, much to the appreciation of these Israeli soldiers.
IDF’s Medical Delegation to Japan Prepares for Departure
An IDF Home Front Command and IDF Medical Corps delegation went to the Miyagi district in Japan on Saturday, March 26th 2011, carrying 60 tons of equipment. The delegation consisted of around fifty soldiers and officers including logistics teams, experts in the field of population management, Japanese translators, experts from the Committee of Atomic Energy, […]
Israeli Navy Uncovers Weaponry Intended for Terrorist Organization in the Gaza Strip
Summary of the incident in which the IDF Navy uncovered on-board the cargo ship “Victoria” weaponry intended for the use of terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. The ship had come from Lattakia, Syria and made a quick stop in Turkey before its final destination to Egypt. According to assessments, the weapons were intended […]
Druze Soldiers Get Ready for 63KM Hike
The beret march of the all-Druze Herev Battalion is unlike any other in the IDF. It’s a long march not through the wilderness, but through the lands they defend, and the villages of their families.
New Life-Saving Simulator for IDF Medics
One of the biggest questions which the IDF constantly deals with is how to preserve human life, in combat or during routine activity. Every year thousands of new recruits are trained to become paramedics and provide medical assistance to people in need — soldiers and civilians, Palestinians and Israelis. One new program set on teaching […]
Israeli Soldiers Confront Hezbollah Terrorists in Lifelike Simulation
In this exclusive video, Israel’s elite Combat Engineering Battalion 601 simulates the takeover of a Hezbollah position. This footage provides a rare glimpse into the IDF’s advanced training to confront the Hezbollah terrorist organization.