Due to the recent kidnapping threats of IDF soldiers in the different areas, the IDF has stepped up self-defense training sessions for its soldiers. One of the biggest concerns in the IDF is the kidnapping of soldiers–in fact, the
In celebration of Tu Bishvat yesterday, an American Birthright group visited an Armored Corps base to plant trees together with IDF soldiers. Birthright is a free program that brings Jews aged 18-26 from all over the world to Israel to experience first-hand
Today, February 8, marks the annual Jewish celebration of Tu Bishvat, the traditional festival of trees. The original date is mentioned in the Mishnah, but over the years the holiday evolved and took on many new meanings, from eating dried
Israel’s citizens live their daily lives much like citizens of other countries around the world, but a major difference is that Israelis live under the constant threat of rocket fire. Not even on the holiest day of the Jewish year
Following the prisoner negotiation for Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit’s release with Hamas, the terrorist organization ruling Gaza, has threatened additional soldier kidnapping. In light of this, we are issuing this step-by-step guide for the common man, to protect oneself
1. At military swearing-in ceremonies, soldiers may pledge an oath on either the Tanakh, Bible or Koran. 2. Since 1948, women have served side-by-side male soldiers in the IDF. The Equality Amendment to the Military Service Law states that “the
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Today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched its official Facebook page. In addition to establishing a presence on Twitter, YouTube and Flickr, the IDF will now share information on Facebook regarding its activities in Israel, Judea and Samaria and Gaza.
Today, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz appointed Colonel Rachel Tevet-Wiesel as women’s affairs advisor to the IDF. Upon assuming her new position, Col. Tevet-Wiesel will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general. She currently serves as
Yesterday, August 4, 2011, hundreds of Israeli Druze college students traveled from Israel to Syria via the Quneitra Crossing, along the Israeli-Syrian border. The students, who study at Syrian educational institutions, returned for the upcoming fall semester. The Israeli Druze