Shin Bet: Second Terrorist Attack was “Days Away”
The terrorist cell behind the December 22, 2013 bus bombing in Bat Yam was days away from conducting a second similar attack in Tel Aviv. The Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security service, confirmed the thwarted plan after arresting and questioning members of the cell. Four terrorists and 10 suspects were arrested last week in Bethlehem, […]
Peace Talks in Israel Bring Rise in Terrorist Attacks
The Shin Bet has released some startling statistics showing that terrorist attacks in Israel are on the rise. The main cause? Peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. The month of November 2013 saw the highest number of terror attacks, with 167 attacks, up from 82 in July 2013. Palestinian officials are notorious for […]
Israeli Commando Gives Insiders View on Entebbe Mission
Yishai interviews Lt. Col. (ret.) Shai Ish-Shalom, a member of the Israeli commando force that freed Jewish hostages in Entebbe, Uganda. Ish-Shalom talks to Yishai about his growing up in Israel and his experience as a member of Sayeret Matkal, the most prestigious unit in the Israel Defense Forces along with his personal ideology about […]
Israeli Energy Independence: Israeli navy prepares to protect Tamar gas field gains
Israel’s huge new offshore Tamar gas field has eased the country’s energy worries, but added a whole new set of headaches for the IDF’s already thinly-stretched naval forces.
Greatest IDF Moments of 2013
Watch the 2013 highlights, struggles, and personal triumphs of the soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces. And most of all, rejoice with them as they stay hopeful, optimistic and strong this New Year.
A Personal Message from “Iron Dome” Fighters
The fighters of the Iron Dome system are sending you a personal message about why they do what they do. Help them spread the word to as many global citizens as possible about their incredible work.
Women in the Israel Defense Forces
Our clip examines how the role of women in the Israeli Defense Forces reflects the egalitarian-based society in Israel. Although Israeli woman has her own story, they will all serve, will be treated equal to men, and return as true Israelis.
From Alabama to the IDF
When Louis Miller first visited Israel in 2007, he decided that he was going to be a paratrooper in the IDF. Five years later, he did it. Watch him fulfill his dream.
American Lone Soldiers in the IDF
A lone soldier is a person from outside of Israel who volunteers to serve in the army and has no family with them in Israel. This clip shows what makes the experience so amazing, and what motivates people to leave their homes and move half way around the world to serve in an army.
IDF Stories: The Caracal Battalion’s Final Test
The Caracal Battalion, the IDF’s only co-ed combat unit, is concluding their final exercise after months of hard training. This live fire exercise simulates the capturing of a hill from enemy hands and marks the soldiers transition into active duty protecting the southern border of Israel. Watch closely as Shir Landau tells you about her […]