Posts Tagged: Israel Soldiers
New IDF Recruits Prepare for Any Future Challenge
JNS.org - The Artillery Corps of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is responsible for delivering a large portion of the military’s firepower to an increasingly...
Seventy Years of Sacrifice: A Global Salute to Israel’s Fallen Soldiers
JNS.org - If you’ve ever been in Israel for Yom Hazikaron -- the Memorial Day for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish homeland --chances are you will...
Why the Future Looks Bright for ‘Special’ and ‘Regular’ IDF Soldiers Alike
JNS.org - My name is Oren. I am 41 years old, married to Hila and a father of three. I’ve made a career serving in the...
Do Terrorists Get One Free Shot at Israeli Soldiers?
JNS.org - An Israeli soldier who shot back at an Arab who was trying to murder him is now under investigation, following protests by self-described human...
Akiva’s Helmet: Leaving No Soldier Behind
A few weeks ago, my wife Didi undertook a major project: the long overdue clean up of our building's storage room. As she waded through piles...
IDF Most Female-Friendly Army on Earth
The IDF is the world's most female-friendly army according to new numbers compiled by the Manpower Directorate. 34 percent of IDF soldiers are women - a...
Hamas Celebrates Anniversary of Shalit Deal, Promises to Capture More Soldiers
Hamas began a week long celebration to mark the anniversary of the Gilad Shalit deal, which led to the release of 1,087 Palestinian prisoners, many...
Recalling Truman’s Push Against IDF Volunteers Amid Record Aliyah
When a record 127 North American Jewish volunteer soldiers for the Israel Defense Forces arrived in Tel Aviv on an aliyah flight last week, Prime...
5,000 Goodie Baskets for Israeli Soldiers on Purim
The Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) Brooklyn Region will be distributing 5,000 Mishloach Manot (picture below) baskets to Israeli soldiers serving on bases in Israel...
Rockets Hit Israel from Gaza on Friday, IDF Responds With Tank Fire
In two separate incidents on Friday, rockets fired from Gaza hit Israel in Ashkelon and a rocket propelled grenade was fired at IDF soldiers near...