On Purim: “Israel Having a Jewish Army Is One of the Greatest Miracles Today”
LIBI USA helped to fund Purim parties on army bases and delivered food packages to soldiers as they guarded checkpoints and borders.
Elite Israeli Air Force Pilots Course Welcomes First Christian Arab
Christian Arab military enlistment is still in its infancy. Many Christian Arabs live in Muslim communities where there can be deep animosity towards anything “Israeli” and certainly its army.
New Israeli Army First: A Bedouin Colonel
In a first-time impressive move, the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is expected to promote a Bedouin soldier to Colonel.
Following First Ever Co-Ed IDF Oath of Allegiance, Debate Heats Up Over Female Soldiers in Combat
For the first time in the history of the Israel Defense Force (IDF), on January 25, male and female combat soldiers stood side-by-side to take their oath of allegiance at the traditional Western Wall ceremony.
UN World Health Organization: IDF Field Hospital Ranks Number One
“The world needs to learn from the Israeli field hospital and how Israelis engage in disaster areas.”
LIBI USA Urgently Raising Funds for Mass Casualty Drill in Israel
“We want to provide everything needed in order for this drill to effectively train all participants at the highest level,” continued Grossman.
Israeli Men’s Impressive Longevity Linked to Military Service
The Taub Center studied 130 countries, taking into consideration various factors including wealth, education levels, health care quality and availability, and general demographic profiles. Their analysis found that military service added more than three years to men’s lives.
For First Time, IDF Will Fully Fund Soldier University Scholarships
In a move expected to eventually cost 730 million shekels ($190 million) a year, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has officially launched their “Uniform to University” program for Israeli soldiers.
In Face of Rising Anti-Semitism, IDF Donors Offer Words of Love to Israel
“Those who stand with Israel’s army are also the best and most caring people worldwide who understand the importance of supporting Israel’s soldiers.”
“Religion and Politics Must Be Separate From Support of IDF Soldiers”: LIBI Chairman
A new association called Tzav Ehad (One Command) has been established to help observant soldiers who feel that their religious conscience or beliefs are being challenged by serving in the Israel Defense Force (IDF).