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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

Photos: The Israeli Experience of Life Under Fire

Published on: Nov 17, 2012

Photos documenting the reality of Israeli citizens since November 14, 2012, as they face countless barrages of rockets fired from Gaza.

IDF Soldier Stabbed in Jerusalem

Published on: Mar 15, 2012

An IDF soldier was stabbed and moderately wounded earlier this morning while she was traveling to her base in Jerusalem. She received first aid at the scene of the attack and was then evacuated to a hospital for further treatment. Archive:

Palestinian Teen Evacuated to Israeli Hospital

Published on: Mar 14, 2012

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories reports that yesterday (Tuesday), a 15-year-old Palestinian teen was evacuated for medical treatment in an Israeli hospital in Rehovot, after he was injured on Monday morning in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip. Contrary to false

Sound of Sirens: The Israeli Experience

Published on: Mar 13, 2012

Over the past four days, life has become unbearable for the people of southern Israel. With over 200 rockets exploding in Israeli territory, their days were reduced to keeping within 15 seconds of a bomb shelter. Used to frequent rocket attacks,

High School Girls Fight to Become IDF Combat Soldiers

Published on: Mar 03, 2012

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

IDF Celebrates Tu Bishvat Across the Country

Published on: Feb 08, 2012

Today, February 8, marks the annual Jewish celebration of Tu Bishvat, the traditional festival of trees. The original date is mentioned in the Mishnah, but over the years the holiday evolved and took on many new meanings, from eating dried

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

Rocks Can Kill

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