Israel Defense Forces: January 2012
The month of January was an eventful one, with many occurrences both within Israel’s borders and outside them. Jan 27: The IDF honored the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Designated by the UN...
View ArticleDiamond in the Rough: The Elite Combat Engineering Forces
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...
View ArticleThe Secret Techniques of IDF Bedouin Scouts
Deep in the south of Israel, the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion is guarding Israel’s borders with the Gaza Strip, Egypt and Jordan. The unit is comprised almost entirely of Bedouin who, though exempt...
View ArticleThe Israeli Navy: Highlights from History
While smaller in size than the air and ground forces, the Israeli navy is a critical strategic arm of the Israel Defense Forces. It is responsible for enforcing maritime border security and securing...
View ArticleIDF Elite Unit Combats Hamas Smuggling Tunnels
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...
View ArticleTwo Years On: The “Victoria” Weapon-Smuggling Interception
Two years ago today, the Victoria set sail from a port in Syria, loaded with Iranian-made weapons bound for Gaza and the terrorist group Hamas. When IDF soldiers boarded the Victoria, they found: 230...
View ArticleReality check: The truth behind crossings in Judea and Samaria
The crossings and IDF checkpoints in Judea and Samaria have been the source of much confusion and debate worldwide. Crossings and checkpoints, while both provide important security benefits, are...
View Article“Call Hezbollah What It Truly Is – a Terrorist Organization”
Right now, hundreds of Hezbollah members are fighting rebels in Syria alongside the Syrian regime. Europe is currently debating placing Hezbollah on its list of global terrorist organizations....
View ArticleSeven Years Since Shalit Kidnapping: Motivation to Kidnap Still High
Seven years ago today, Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas and a terrorist coalition known as the Popular Resistance Committees. Shalit was held captive in Gaza for five years. Shalit's Hamas captors...
View ArticleThe IDF’s Night’s Watch: Israel’s Eyes in the North
When terrorists from Lebanon raided the Israeli northern coastal city of Nahariya, Cpl. Rotem Saidon’s relatives were among the victims. This dark chapter in her family’s history has given Saidon, a...
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