This week, the IDF marks 65 years of success, perseverance, dedication and struggle. Today, we take a short historical tour by honoring six great heroes from each of the six decades of the IDF’s existence.
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
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.
The Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Binyamin “Benny” Gantz, arrived today
for an official visit in the United States.
Indian Armed Forces Chief of Air Staff arrived yesterday for his first visit to Israel in his current position.
The Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, General Mikhail Kostarakos, arrived today – Sunday, December 9th, 2012 – for his first visit to Israel in his current position. He is arriving as a guest of the Chief of
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, General (****) Martin E. Dempsey, arrived yesterday evening (October 28th, 2012) for his second visit in Israel, where he was hosted by the Chief of the General Staff
Austere Challenge 12 is the largest aerial defense exercise to take place between the two militaries.
The Chief of Defense Staff of the Italian Armed Forces, General Biagio Abrate, concluded his visit to Israel today, October 17, 2012. Gen. Abrate was hosted by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz. This is
The United States Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral James A. Winnefeld, departed Israel today after completing a two-day visit. Admiral Winnefeld was the guest of the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the IDF, Major