Shabak: Terror in Judea & Samaria Increased Dramatically in 2013
The Israeli General Security Service, also known as Shabak, has released a report this week that in 2013, there was a dramatic rise in terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, as compared to 2012. The report notes that while the number of Israelis who were killed in attacks was fewer, there were more attacks overall. […]
IAF Allegedly Carries Out Covert Airstrike on Syrian Missile System
Evidence is growing suggesting that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out a secret aerial strike against missile launching sites in the coastal town of Latakia, Syria. The Russian made missile launchers were used by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Asshad. Israeli officials are neither confirming nor denying the reports of the secret mission. […]
Israeli Soldiers Fight Hezbollah Terrorists in Lifelike Simulation
Hezbollah, the Lebanese-based terrorist organization, continues to arm itself with long-range missiles and other weapons capable of striking any part of Israel. More than ever, IDF forces are focused on Hezbollah’s advancing capabilities, developing sophisticated methods to stop its terror. In this exclusive video, the elite Combat Engineering Battalion 601 simulates the takeover of a […]
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 […]