The number of women in the IDF as of the summer of 2016 highlights several new trends, including a dramatic increase in female combat soldiers and the opening of a large number of different military roles to women. By Yossi Yehoshua Since the IDF opened up combat roles to women, the number of female combat soldiers […]
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IDF unveils its first wheeled APC
The Defense Ministry promises that the new armored vehicle ‘Eitan’ is the most sophisticated and well-shielded. It is capable of seating up to 12 soldiers, reaching 90km per hour; its development was catalyzed after a deadly APC incident during Operation Protective Edge and in preparation for possible Lebanon war. By Yoav Zitun The Defense Ministry officially […]
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IDF revokes exemptions of 4,000 yeshiva students found to lead secular lives
Search on social media found photos of many ultra-Orthodox men in immodest clothing at the beach, partying on the weekend, or socializing with women; some have already been drafted. By Yoav Zitun The IDF has recently revoked exemptions given to thousands of yeshiva students after learning they were living a secular lifestyle. Since August 2015, the […]
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Mothers of soldiers march in support of Elor Azaria
The rally was tense and passionate as men with megaphones led the marchers in chants of “He is a hero!” and “If someone calls Elor a murder then he is not a Jew!” About 75 mothers of soldiers in the IDF and others rallied near Habima Square in Tel Aviv Sunday night in support of […]
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Joint sea, land drills conducted by US marines, IDF commandos to counter Islamic terror threats
By Ruthie Blum US Marine Corps fighters and Israeli commandos from the navy’s most elite unit conducted a joint exercise simulating a multi-pronged raid on enemy shores, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Thursday. According to the report, the point of the exercise – called CAYA Green (for “come as you are when you get the green light”) — […]
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Soldier wounded in training accident near Jerusalem
Combat troop rushed to hospital in moderate to serious condition after weapon discharges A combat soldier was hit by a bullet on Thursday after what appeared to have been an accidental discharge of a weapon. He was taken to the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem in moderate to serious condition. The mishap occurred in […]
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Israel authorizes delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria
The Israeli government has authorized the delivery of humanitarian aid into Syria for the first time since the beginning of the Syrian civil war. JNS.org – “Israel finally agreed to allow in three types of aid: medical, educational, and food,” said Moti Kahana, an American-Israeli businessman and philanthropist who is leading the delivery project using his […]
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IDF bans ‘Pokemon Go’ app from all military bases amid security fears
Army bans viral app from bases, which activates cameras, GPS sensor and leaks data, military sources say. By Yaakov Lappin, Judy Siegel-Itzkovich Acting on concerns that soldiers on IDF bases playing Pokemon Go could download a lookalike application and inadvertently reveal sensitive data, the military this week banned all usage of the smart phone application […]
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The first Hebrew tank battalion switches to Merkava MK 4 tanks
Deputy battalion commander: In asymmetric warfare era, the tank is what gives us the advantage. By Yaakov Lappin In recent months, the IDF’s Battalion 82 took a leap forward through decades of military technology, when it left behind it Merkava MK 2 tanks, and took possession of the cutting edge Merkava MK 4 tanks instead. Battalion […]
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IDF soldier saved by ID tag in Metula
An IDF soldier was today saved by his ID tag after terrorists shot at him in Metula, Northern Israel. This morning, on the Lebanese border, someone opened fire on at an IDF position from the Lebanese side, near Metula. The bullet missed the soldier on guard duty but struck the wall next to him and the […]
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