Soldiers From Israel Defense Forces Visits Fort Benning
Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces got an inside look at Fort Benning’s Maneuver Center of Excellence as Soldiers from both sides exchanged ideas and innovation. Melissa Bell brings us the details as she went out to see what this exchange is all about.
IDF Soldiers Unite with the Hebron Community it Protects (Photos)
Last week, the holiday of Tu B’shvat was celebrated in Israel (January 16). According to Jewish tradition, there are four “new years” in the calendar: the new year for the world, the new year for kings, the new year for animals and the new year for trees. In the holy city of Hebron, the community […]
Made in Israel — Technology
Gordon Robertson looks at many of the things we use every day that had their start in Israel. These skills come from Israelis time serving in the IDF where they are encouraged to be innovative and think out of the box.
IDF Homefront Command Simulates Disaster to Save Lives (Photos)
The IDF recently held a simulation to test its finest soldiers and emergency officials on how they would react during a real life crisis. According to the IDF, the simulation was placed in the following context: “In a peaceful neighborhood on a sunny day, an airplane is flying high above. Suddenly, the pilot loses control […]
Honor Guard of IDF Generals Salute Ariel Sharon’s Casket
Today former Prime Minister Major General (res.) Ariel Sharon was brought to rest. The Chief of the General Staff Lt. General Benjamin Gantz and other senior officers attended the funeral. May his memory be blessed.
Lock and Load – The Work of an IDF Weapons Instructor
It’s a well known fact that the IDF trains some of the best soldiers in the world, but at the source of every good soldier lies an exceptional instructor — and that’s where Cpl. Daniella Stepanoe steps in. Originally born in Israel, she moved to California as a teenager before finally returning to Israel to […]
Israeli Air Force Targets Islamic Jihad Operative in Strike
Rounding off the week with a new rocket attack, on late Saturday night, red alert sirens sounded in southern Israel warning residents to take shelter. The rockets, which were shot from the Gaza Strip, landed in open areas. Earlier in the week, on Thursday, a barrage of rockets was successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome […]
Conflict Zone, Part 2: Israel Defense Forces
For most Israelis, military service is mandatory. National Geographic Emerging Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah meets with some of the young people who form the backbone of the Israel Defense Forces, and rides along as they encounter protesters from the Palestinian village of Nabi Saleh.
Guided Tour of Mount Herzl
Join a devoted tour guide through Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery. Buried there is Theodor Herzl, dreamer of the Zionist dream, and thousands of IDF soldiers who fell in battle while bringing his dream to life, defending the State of Israel.
IDF Elite Counter Terrorism Unit Practices Rescuing Hostages
The Lotar Eilat Unit, an elite counter-terrorism and hostage-rescue unit based in the southern resort city of Eilat, is concluding a big hostage-rescue exercise in the popular biblical theme park “Kings City”. The unit is made up entirely of reserve combat soldiers living in Eilat who regularly leave their families to train and prepare for […]