IDF Roundup: Stories You Might Have Missed
Every week, dozens of stories are written about the IDF in various online publications. Here are 4 recent must-read IDF stories.
Women of the IDF
IDF Basic Training Officer: Up Close and Personal
Every IDF soldier, no matter what his or her job in the army will be, must go through basic training. These first weeks in the IDF can be frustrating and tiring, but they are essential for helping new recruits make
Three Women Who Can Teach You What Being Tough is All About
Everywhere in the IDF, women play a vital role in all positions, both combat and administrative. In the Air Force, Navy, and Ground Forces- these women man some of the most combative, extreme roles in the IDF. Today, over 90%
4 Inspiring Things You’ll Find in the IDF
The IDF is a special army in many regards. Here are 4 reasons why the IDF is not like any other army in the world 1) Incredible Technology The IDF features some of the most amazing and cutting edge technology in
From America’s Next Top Model To Israel’s Next Tank Instructor
Esther Petrack – from ‘America’s Next Topmodel’ contestant to IDF soldier
Infographic: Women of the IDF
Today, in celebration of the International Women’s Day, we want to share with you some facts about the women serving in the IDF. Learn more about how the IDF integrates women into service and enables them to realize their potential.
IDF Celebrates 2012 International Women’s Day
Today the IDF, along with the rest of the world, celebrates International Women’s Day. Since the War of Independence, women have played a vital role in the country’s defense, filling many important positions ranging from combat soldiers to emergency instructors. Click to read
High School Girls Fight to Become IDF Combat Soldiers
Last week, dozens of highly motivated girls gave their all in the try-outs to become combat soldiers once they finish high school and enlist to the IDF. Only minutes after arriving at a base in central Israel, the girls entered the
Spotlight: Staff Sergeant Ofir Hershkovitz
Women in the IDF can have critical roles in the training of IDF soldiers. One of these roles is that of a parachuting instructor, who trains soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade and other elite forces of the IDF to master
Air-lift Drill Tests Awareness of Medic Staffs and Officers
On January 31, 2012 the IDF conducted an aerial evacuation drill of soldiers to test the abilities of medical squads, consisting of paramedics and physicians in emergencies. The drill emphasizes everything the recruits learned in the army until this point.