Rescue at Entebbe: An Interview With the Chief Pilot

Published on: Jul 05, 2012

Brig. Gen. (res.) Joshua Shani was the lead pilot in Operation Entebbe, flying the first C-130 Hercules cargo plane with the entire rescue force on board. This week, for the 36th anniversary of the rescue operation on July 4th, he

Chief of Staff Summons Urgent Meeting, Considers Next Steps

Published on: Jun 23, 2012

Following ongoing rocket fire from Gaza into Israeli cities, the IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, called for an urgent meeting to consider the IDF’s next steps. Since last Sunday, more than 150 rockets fired by Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza

Israel Defense Forces: May 2012

Published on: May 30, 2012

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

IDF Chief of Staff Visits China

Published on: May 21, 2012

This morning, the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, commenced his official visit to china with a work meeting with the Chief of the Chinese General Staff, General Chen Bingde. IDF Chief of the General Staff,

Chief of the General Staff Departs for a Visit to China

Published on: May 20, 2012

The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, departed this morning (Sunday) for his first official work visit to China. This visit follows an invitation extended to Lt. Gen. Gantz by the Chief of the Chinese General Staff,

My Heroes: Stories of Fallen IDF Soldiers

Published on: Apr 25, 2012

Brigadier General Yoav “Poli” Mordechai, IDF Spokesperson, shares five stories about fallen IDF soldiers he knew. On Israeli Memorial Day, an entire country bows their heads to the fallen. It is a rare moment in Israel when there is no

Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner Dismissed from his Position

Published on: Apr 18, 2012

Following consultations between GOC Central Command, Major General Nitzan Alon, and the Chief of the Ground Forces Command, Major General Sami Turgeman, it has been determined by the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benjamin (Benny) Gantz, to dismiss

Israel Defense Forces: March 2012

Published on: Apr 02, 2012

March 2012 was an intense month for the IDF. From the escalation at its start to Land Day at the end, IDF forces were called to confront many security threats on all fronts.

IDF Chief of the General Staff Concludes Official Visit to Canada

Published on: Mar 18, 2012

The IDF Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz concluded his official visit to Canada on Friday. Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz was greeted by his Canadian counterpart, General Walt Natynczyk, while the latter emphasized the importance he sees in the visit and

IDF Chief of Staff to Depart For a Work Visit in Canada and the United States

Published on: Mar 15, 2012

The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benjamin (Benny) Gantz departed today for his first official visit to Canada and the United States. During the course of his visit, Lt. Gen. Gantz will conduct several meetings with his counterparts