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IDF Forces Uncover Large Weapons Cache

Published on: May 20, 2013

Last night, IDF forces uncovered a large weapons cache in the house of a wanted terrorist in Kafr Qalil, a village in the Samaria region. The weapons were confiscated and transferred to investigative security forces. The IDF forces discovered a

IDF Tour Guide: The Air Force Museum

Published on: May 18, 2013

Today we’re introducing a new series: the IDF Tour Guide. Each week, a professional tour guide will take you to a different museum or heritage site that deals with IDF history and heroism. To kick off the series, we’re going

Reality check: The truth behind crossings in Judea and Samaria

Published on: May 06, 2013

The crossings and IDF checkpoints in Judea and Samaria have been the source of much confusion and debate worldwide. Today, the reality is far from what you may have heard.

IDF Begins Speaking Spanish

Published on: May 05, 2013

The IDF officially inaugurated its Spanish language website today (Sunday, May 5), adding another language to its online presence. The IDF’s Spanish website offers content both for Spanish-speaking Israelis and for an international audience, featuring real-time news, profiles of particular units and

5 Things You Didn’t Know About: The Northern Front

Published on: May 03, 2013

The north of Israel is one of the most complex, and fascinating, areas in which the IDF operates. This week, learn 5 new things about the northern front. Hover over each of the five things to find out more.

Ceremonies, Celebrations, & Security: April in the IDF

Published on: Apr 30, 2013

April was a special month for the IDF, one which involved both looking back in remembrance and looking forward in celebration. We took the time to remember those perished in the Holocaust and IDF’s fallen soldiers, while also celebrating Israel’s

The IDF’s Week In Review

Published on: Apr 27, 2013

SATURDAY In 1991, Lt. Zahava Elias’ parents immigrated from Ethiopia to Israel in Operation Solomon. Tragically, they lost two of their sons on the journey. One day later, Zahava was born. In 2007, her older sister died of cancer. Before

UAV Attempted to Infiltrate Israeli Airspace

Published on: Apr 25, 2013

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attempted to violate Israeli airspace from the north. The IDF intercepted the UAV and successfully downed the target .

5 Things You Didn’t Know About: The Israeli Air Force

Published on: Apr 24, 2013

We’re proud to introduce a brand-new series on the IDF’s social platforms: the ‘5 Things You Didn’t Know’ series. Every week over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting 5 facts about a different IDF-related topic, from IDF history to special units and much more.

A Warm Embrace: A Lone Soldier’s First Memorial Day Experience in Israel

Published on: Apr 15, 2013

As a new immigrant from the States, and a new resident of Tel Aviv, I was prepped for months before my arrival about this vibrant city, its exuberance so present that it often won’t let me sleep. Yes, this city

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Hamas Family Values: Mother Raises Children, Grandchildren to be Terrorists

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