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
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
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
As the sun sets, Israel’s normally bustling streets begin to empty. Israelis all over the country start heading to ceremonies for Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. At 8 p.m., the siren rings out.
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces awarded IDF Chief of Staff the “Legion of Merit” on behalf of the US President.
Here’s a summary of what the IDF faced in September 2012.
Happy 89th birthday to the President of Israel, Shimon Peres! Mr. Peres, born in a time when proper birth certificates were a privilege, has chosen to celebrate his date of birth on August 16th for many years now. Peres has
The graduation ceremony of the IAF Flight Academy took place Thursday at Hatzerim Air Base. The graduating pilots received their flight wings following completion of a three year course, during which they trained to be pilots and officers, and received
As May comes to a close, we take a look back at a few of the many noteworthy IDF events from the past month. From a new submarine to a new Israel Air Force chief, here are some highlights from
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