It’s Our Job: Mission International Rescue
Personal post by Lt. Col. A, outgoing commander of the squadron responsible for the international rescue delegations.
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4 Shocking IDF Outfits That Trump Any Halloween Costume
In honor of Halloween, here are four operational IDF outfits that trump any holiday costume.
This Grenade Gets Hit By A Bullet – And Doesn’t Explode
A daring joint venture produced a bullet-proof, shrapnel-proof and even fire-proof grenade.
IDF Thwarts Major Attack on Israel-Egypt Border
Post updated at 6:05 pm. This afternoon, the IDF thwarted a major terror attack at the Israel-Egypt border. Three terrorists armed with weapons and explosive belts crossed into Israeli territory and were targeted by IDF forces in the area. One
The Field Observers Unit: “Your Border is Our Border”
Last week, the IDF Field Observers Unit held a company exercise just outside of Jerusalem. The exercise included time in the command room, physical fitness tests, marksmanship perfection and observing through binoculars from high points into volatile areas. During the
IDF Stories: Louis Miller’s March of a Lifetime
Originally from Alabama, Louis Miller made Aliyah 4 years ago, now he is will embark upon a 55km march for his final test as a Paratrooper.
Unit Spotlight: The Golani Brigade
Based in northern Israel, the Golani Brigade was founded on February 22, 1948. After Israel declared its independence in May 1948, the Golani Brigade played a critical role in defending Israel against the invading Arab armies. Golani soldiers wear a brown beret. brown
IDF Commander Finishes Beret March While Seven Months Pregnant
She was serving as a combat soldier, quickly became a commander, commanded soldiers in basic training while pregnant, and finished a beret march with them — This is the story of Captain Yarden Shukrun, the first female commander of a
Shadows in the Night: The Elite Counter-Terrorist Forces of Lotar Eilat
The headlights of several jeeps pierce the darkness in the desert. It is now midnight, but the soldiers of the elite counter-terror unit Lotar Eilat are always ready for action. Terrorists from Jordan and Egypt have infiltrated Israel and taken
IDF Stories: The Caracal Battalion’s Final Test
Meet Shir Landau. Shir is originally from England. She serves in the Caracal Battalion, the IDF’s only co-ed combat unit. For the past eight months, Shir and her fellow soldiers have trained tirelessly, transitioning from recruits to combat-ready IDF soldiers.