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 […]
IAF Targets Gazan Terrorists Preparing to Launch Rockets at Israel
Watch as the IDF targeted terrorists during their final preparations to launch rockets toward Israel early Thursday morning (Jan. 9). No damage or injuries were reported among the soldiers.
POV video: What Is It Like to Be Attacked By Rocks?
Think rock throwing is harmless? See the reality of everyday life in places like Judea and Samaria. Read more about rock throwing.
Christian Arabs to be Favored Over Muslim Arabs in New Legislation
Coalition Whip MK Yariv Levin (Likud) is set to propose a series of bills in the Israeli Knesset that would legally favor Israeli Christian citizens over Muslims. Over the last several years, the Christian Arab community in Israel has been making strides in differentiating themselves from the Muslim Arab population. Levin told Maariv: “My legislation […]
IDF Remembers Fallen Soldier Dan Talasnikov
Each year, the citizens and soldiers of Israel take 24 hours to remember its fallen comrades. On May 2, 2005, Talasnikov and his team of paratroopers conducted an undercover operation in Tulkarem. During the mission, Talasnikov was leading his team when he was killed by a terrorist.
Israeli Army Druze Battalion
The Israeli army’s ‘Herev’ Battalion is comprised almost entirely of Druze soldiers. They are key members of the diverse Israeli army.
IDF Boot Camp Officer: Up Close and Personal
Meet Israeli army boot camp officer 2nd Lt. Heelie. Her job is to train her soldiers to be prepared for combat, but she also teaches them how to be prepared for life. Here she talks about her service and shows us a glimpse of what she does every day.
Surrounded by a Sea of Enemies: The Jewish Community in Hebron
When God told Abraham to go to the land he would show him, He told him it would belong to his descendants — one day.  Abraham was merely a guest in someone else’s home at the time, so when he lost he beloved wife, he needed to purchase a burial plot for her.  That plot, […]