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 […]
Al Jazeera Compliments Israel on its Morality
You won’t believe it until you hear it! Al Jazeera has actually complimented Israel on how the IDF goes to great lengths to prevent civilian casualties during conflict. The news network admits that the Syrian army should take a hint from the Israel and France and stop killing its own citizens.
Emergency Evacuation of a Palestinian Boy
In a cross military, nation and border cooperation, a Palestinian boy was rescued from the Jericho area and transferred to “Hadassah” Medical Center. The IDF reacts immediately to save lives no matter who they are and where they are found.
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.