The Israel Defense Forces Turns 64
On May 26, 1948, the Israeli government — then less than two weeks old — enacted an “Ordinance establishing a Defence Army of the State of Israel.” Signed by then-Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, the ordinance said that the Israel Defense
COMEDS: NATO Medical Officers in Israel
During the past week, scores of medical officers from various countries visited Israel for the annual COMEDS conference–Committee of the Medical Chief of Military Medical Services. Medical officers from all NATO countries attended the conference, headed by the IDF, to discuss issues
Guest Post: 4 Simple Tips for New Recruits
My name is Ben. I’m a new immigrant from the United States, and it was always my dream to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. I’m proud to say that I just finished basic training. My first day in the
Infographic: Last Week, 31,736 Tons of Goods and Gas Entered Gaza
Last week, from May 13-19, the IDF coordinated the transfer of 1,147 trucks with 31,736 tons of goods and gas into the Gaza Strip. If you found this post interesting, check out more about what’s happening in Gaza, or visit our official
IDF Chief of Staff Visits China
This morning, the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, commenced his official visit to china with a work meeting with the Chief of the Chinese General Staff, General Chen Bindnge. IDF Chief of the General Staff,
Unit Spotlight: The Elite 669 Search and Rescue Unit
The Israel Air Force’s elite 669 Search and Rescue Unit is responsible for IDF aerial medevac operations. Check out the infographic below to learn more about this unit. If you found this post interesting, check out more about IDF units,
Photojournalism: What’s Behind the Image?
Ever wondered what the real story is behind the news photos you see every day? Sometimes photojournalists capture a tense moment with perfect timing, but other times the action is staged. That’s what Italian photojournalist Ruben Salvadori realized when he
For the First Time Ever, COMEDS Conference to Be Held in Israel
As part of the NATO Committee of the Medical Chief of Military Medical Services (COMEDS), the IDF Medical Corps will host Surgeon Generals and senior medical officers from NATO member countries between May 21st and May 25th. COMEDS is chaired by
How We Prepare Our Soldiers: The IDF’s Most Difficult Fitness Test
The IDF’s elite soldiers spend many months in training before they are ready for combat. They must learn sharpshooting, urban warfare tactics, fitness, mental composure in the field and more. To fulfill this goal, dozens of combat soldiers and officers gathered last week for