Five Thoughts on the Passing of Amos Oz
His prose, along with the poetry of Yehuda Amichai and the music of Yehuda Poliker, underlay the mental climate in which I chose to make my home in Israel.
The American Exodus from Syria
Israel would, of course, much prefer that the American forces remain in Syria, but their pullout is far from a tragedy and even provides a window of opportunity.
Cement
Hezbollah terrorists in a Lebanese border village received a nasty surprise last week.After the IDF revealed a fifth terrorist attack tunnel, they began pouring in concrete from the Israeli end. Video footage showed spooked terrorists fleeing as the liquid cement seeped out of the Lebanese side of the tunnel.
Providing for Soldiers’ Spiritual Needs has Operational Consequences, Says IDF General (res.)
Just as important as one’s physical outfit is one’s spiritual readiness.
10 Awesome Things the IDF did in 2018
The year 2018 proved to be a challenging yet fruitful year for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), with joint drills with Israel’s allies, demolition of Hamas and Hezbollah terror tunnels, completion of vital army infrastructure and providing life-saving humanitarian aid for those in need.
Drama in the Skies Above Damascus
The Israel Air Force (IAF) was reported to have struck several targets inside Syria Tuesday night, as the regional game of chess following the United States’ announced pull-out from Syria begins to take shape.
Is She Really That Dumb?
Get to them before she does—before she solidifies their core.
Light Unto the Nations: IDF’s Unparalleled Humanitarian Efforts Around the World
In 2014, Commander of British Forces Colonel Richard Kemp testified before the United Nations regarding the conflict in Gaza. “Based on my experience and on my observations, the Israel Defense Force, the IDF, does more to safeguard the rights of civilians in a combat zone than any other army in the history of warfare,” he said.
In Israel, the Deception of Quiet has Been Shattered. Now What?
Terrorism threatens both Israeli and Palestinian civilians. The coming weeks will see whether Israel and the Palestinian Authority will be able to contain an escalating situation and roll back the violence, or whether the region will slide into a new and dangerous phase.
Hezbollah Activities Become International Concern As Israel’s North Heats Up
The tunnel threat is becoming an international issue. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), charged with monitoring the border between Israel and Lebanon, acknowledged on Monday that the existence of four tunnel with two penetrating into Israel. UNIFIL further acknowledged that these tunnels violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701, saying they are “a matter of serious concern.” UNIFIL contacted the Lebanese government, requesting they “ensure urgent follow-up actions in accordance with [their] responsibilities.”
