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Southern Command

The Southern Command serves to guard and protect the southern border areas of Israel, including Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip, the borders with Egypt and Jordan, and the Negev, Eilat and Arava regions.

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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

IDF Officer Who Lost His Arm in Hamas Attack Returns to Service

Published on: Jan 31, 2013

In October, a bomb planted by terrorists on the Gaza border exploded, injuring Givati soldiers on routine patrol along the security fence. The commander of the unit, Captain Ziv Shilon, lost his arm in the attack. Today, he is back

Meet René: The IDF’s First Ever Swiss-Bedouin Medic

Published on: Jan 15, 2013

Sgt. René Elhozayel ishalf Bedouin, half Swiss-Jew. He celebrates both Eid al-Adha and Passover. Here is his story.

Israel Defense Forces: November 2012

Published on: Dec 03, 2012

Here’s what happened in the IDF during November 2012.

Operation Pillar of Defense: Summary of Events

Published on: Nov 22, 2012

On November 14, the IDF launched Operation Pillar of Defense, meant to cripple terror groups in Gaza and protect Israelis. Here’s a summary of events.

Photos: Israel Under Fire

Published on: Nov 21, 2012

More than 800 rockets have hit Israel since Operation Pillar of Defense began on Nov. 14, striking houses and schools and other civilian areas; five Israelis have been killed from rocket fire. While residents of southern Israel have gotten used

Voices from the Home Front: How Israelis Live Under Fire

Published on: Nov 19, 2012

Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip have fired more than 12,000 rockets into Israel in the past 12 years, making like in southern Israel unbearable. On November 14th, 2012, the IDF has launched Operation Pillar of Defense to end the

Why Were Private Property and Infrastructure in Gaza Harmed?

Published on: Nov 19, 2012

Several civilian buildings in Gaza suffered damage due to IDF attacks during the operation so far. Why is that? Read to find out more.

Pillar of Defense: Summary of Overnight Events, Nov 17

Published on: Nov 17, 2012

Overnight, the IDF targeted Hamas government buildings as well as several rocket launching squads that were involved in firing rockets toward Israel. As part of the IDF targeting of government buildings, Ismail Haniya’s headquarters, the Hamas Ministry of Interior, and

Recap: Second Day of Fighting

Published on: Nov 16, 2012

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF continued with Operation Pillar of Defense, targeting dozens of rocket launching sites, inflicting severe damage to the rocket launching capabilities of terror organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. In addition, IAF aircraft targeted

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

Rocks Can Kill

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