The headlights of several jeeps pierce the darkness in the desert. It is now midnight, but the soldiers of the elite counter-terror unit Lotar Eilat are always ready for action. Terrorists from Jordan and Egypt have infiltrated Israel and taken
June was a difficult month for the citizens of Israel, with an escalation of rocket fire, terror attacks, and two IDF soldiers killed in action. A terror plot originating from the Egypt-Israeli border claimed the life of one Israeli civilian, and
In recent years, as the Hamas terrorist organization has increased its aggression towards Israel, the IDF has created new methods of combating the smuggling attempts and sometimes daily rocket fire attacks. One of those methods is the Elite Unit called Yahalom or Diamond is
This post was updated at 12:24 pm with the latest information on the Israel-Egypt border attack. Early this morning, terrorists who infiltrated Israel from Egypt detonated a roadside bomb and fired anti-tank rockets at two Israeli vehicles. The terrorists then
To outsiders, the Negev Desert may look barren and inhospitable. But to the Israel Defense Forces, the Negev is vital for the defense of the state. Let’s look into why that is. The Negev covers more than half of Israel’s
How do you track faded footprints in the dark in a desert spreading over more than 10,000 square kilometers? Answer: The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion.
A short while ago, IDF soldiers patrolling along the Israel-Egypt border identified a number of suspects who had infiltrated into Israel. IDF soldiers called on the suspects to stop, and when they failed to comply, the soldiers acted in accordance
This morning, Palestinian terrorists fired three mortars on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing. The mortars struck a truck and a van on their way to deliver goods to the people of Gaza. Following the shooting, activity at
You may have heard about the Popular Resistance Committee and wondered what is was, or how it relates to what’s going on in Gaza and Israel. Here’s a recap: On Friday, March 9th 2012, IAF forces targeted a PRC squad who
In light of situation assessments and security considerations, and following the targeting of the terror squad involved in the planning of a combined terror attack on the Israel-Egypt border, route 12 has been closed for traffic.