Merkava Mk4 Interior

The Merkava is a main battle tank used by the Israel Defense Forces. The tank began development in 1973 and entered official service in 1979. Four main versions of the tank have been deployed. It was first used extensively in the 1982 Lebanon War. The name “Merkava” was derived from the IDF’s initial development program […]

Arabs for Israel

A documentary about Muslim Zionists who support the State of Israel proudly as well as the Israeli defense forces (IDF) . Historically there have been many Arabs who protect Israel because like many other Arabs they have been treated equally in Israel as a democratic state. Many of their family members have been killed by […]

IDF Aid Missions Save Thousands Around the World

Over the last 28 years, the IDF has been sent on over 16 aid missions to countries struck by natural disasters. Immediately upon arriving to these countries IDF doctors set up field hospitals. Their latest mission: a field hospital to treat injured Syrian refugees on the Israeli-Syrian border. Watch the incredible humanitarian work of the […]

IDF – YAMAS Counter-Terror Training

Yamas is one of the most efficient counter-terror units in the world, drawing from a grueling training regimen and selection process where the vast majority of candidates are eliminated. As a special undercover operations unit of the Israeli Border Police, Yamas tasked with locating and eliminating terrorists, including bomb makers and suicide bombers, known for […]

Female Paratrooper Instructors Share Their Experiences Serving in the IDF

Female instructors from the IDF share their experiences of teaching paratroopers how to parachute. The women go through basic training for combat soldiers, including a 40km march, to earn the right to train their troops. And they do not take their jobs lightly. Whether it’s showing soldiers how to land properly so as not to […]

Israeli army’s new home-grown weapon of choice

Israel’s army is gradually phasing out the veteran US-made M-16 assault rifle in favour of the modern, home-produced Tavor. The weapon has become a symbol of pride for the Givati infantry brigade where it first became standard issue.

Female, Arab, and Christian: How One Fighter is Breaking Barriers in the IDF

The Christian community in Israel is small yet makes a huge impact on the Israeli population. Approximately 160,000 Christians reside in Israel, making up 2 percent of the population. Of those 160,000 Christians, 79.8 percent are Christian Arabs. In Israel, army service is compulsory for all citizens except for Arab citizens who are not obligated […]

Blood for the Soldiers

Roy has been donating blood three to four times a years since he was sixteen years old. When fighting in the second Lebanon war, he was severely injured requiring him to receive ten units of blood. Blood saves lives. Click here to support Heart to Heart, Israel’s national blood bank Roy and Heart to Heart […]