Tag: IDF
Too Many Religious Officers and a Constitution
When a drafter of Israel's Constitution says there is a problem because too many IDF commanders are religious, we need to worry about what kind of Constitution he is drafting.
IDF Evacuates Rioting Arabs from South Hebron Illegal Outpost
An IDF spokeswoman said soldiers evacuated illegal structures, and responded with riot dispersal means when around 100 Arabs started rioting.
Begin’s Bedouin Blunder
In its rush to pass the Bedouin land grab bill, the government forgot to due some basic due diligence.
Why Some Israelis Welcome Rocket Attacks
As citizens of Israel these ‘Palestinians’ enjoy the highest standard of living of any Arabs in the Middle East, as well as more personal and political freedom.
Israeli Arabs Stone IDF Troops Manning Iron Dome System
The question is, why would Israeli Arabs hurl curses, harass and stone IDF soldiers -- when the anti-rocket system protects them as well?
An Only in Israel Story from India
The Indian army prepared to move in and rescue the hostages, but before they did, the Israeli hostages had already overpowered their kidnappers, tied them up and handed them over to the army.
The Next War With Apps and GPS
What does it say about us that we create programs to measure how fast we can run and where we can seek shelter?
IDF Qualities Could Produce Future Super Bowl Star
What do IDF soldiers and Super Bowl football players in common? They take charge, never back down and are team players. For example: IDF soldier Asaf Katz.
He Gave His Arm for Israel and Is Back in Action
Hamas terrorists blew off the left arm of Captain Ziv Shilon in an October roadside bomb attack at the Gaza border. Shilon now is back in action after “a very long journey.”
IDF & ISA Uncover Hamas Terrorist Assets in Hebron
The group was planning to kidnap an IDF soldier and use her or him as a bargaining chip for the release of Hamas prisoners.
Draft Diaspora Jews into the IDF!
If we can’t forcibly draft Diaspora Jews, then it’s up to them to enlist on their own.
A Tree for Every Rocket: Soldiers Plant 1,532 Trees
The trees will provide some shelter from gun fire for Israeli hikers and motorists on the roads outside Nachal Oz.
Rabbis! Lead the Way in Battle!
The Rabbis of the religious Zionist community serve in the army; why shouldn’t Haredi Rabbis also be brave examples for their students?
What You Don’t Put on Facebook
When it comes to the army, there are some thing you just don't post online.
Israeli Haredim Becoming Black Hat Professionals
A new Israeli government survey sheds light on mainstream media slander of Haredim and points to a growing trend of Haredim studying law and business.
IDF Reinforces Syrian Border Fence, Iron Dome Goes North
There are concerns about the flight of millions of displaced Syrians over the border into Israel.
Army Violently Evacuates Oz Etzion Outpost
At the Oz Etzion (Jewish) outpost in the Binyamin region, a large number of troops arrived on Saturday night to expel the residents and...
The March of the 35: A Bravery Fiercer than Death (Video)
65 years ago this week, 35 student soldiers set out from Jerusalem to bring much needed supplies to the kibbutzim in the besieged Etzion Bloc south of the city.
With the Stroke of a Pen
Earlier this month, a man in uniform you probably never heard of signed a military order which conferred formal recognition upon Rehalim as the 32nd Jewish community in Samaria.
Israeli ‘Profiling’
The IDF conducts physical profiling of Israeli children to determine placement in the army.
Update: IDF Kills Palestinian Near Ramallah
A Palestinian Authority resident, Samir Awad (16), was reported to have been killed by IDF soldiers near Ramallah on Tuesday.
Initial reports incorrectly stated that...
Rain Uncovers Gaza Terror Tunnel Inside Israel
The IDF accidentally discovered a terror tunnel preventing a terror attack/kidnapping from Gaza.
11 Wounded in Esh Kodesh Shabbat Clashes (Video)
Following the disturbances, about 30 residents arrived from the entire Shilo area to Esh Kodesh.
Yaakov Shwekey Performs ‘A Song for Soldiers’ in Tel Aviv (Video)
“I’ve come to sing here tonight to show my gratitude to all the Israeli soldiers who work so hard to defend the Jewish state.”
IDF and Corporal Lolly Reveal New Year’s Resolutions
The first IDF resolution was, naturally, to provide security for the people of Israel.
From Sad-ish to Glad-ish
Boring is one of God's greatest gifts, especially for a soldier's mother.
Settling Back to Quiet
May God forever bless us with these messy floors and children who never listen for the siren, never look where to hide.
So They Won’t Have to Serve
My son-in-law needs to believe that there will be no need for soldiers in another 18 or so years. Deep down, I want to believe that too.
Bennett Questions If Bibi is Planning Another Expulsion (+ Videos)
Naftali Bennett goes on the offensive, questioning whether Netanyahu is planing another Expulsion/Disengagement based on his statements.