Captain Omri Hotam’s continued service despite ALS diagnosis
Faced with a devastating diagnosis, Hotam chose not to retreat into despair.
Faced with a devastating diagnosis, Hotam chose not to retreat into despair.
No other army has faced a multi-level threat like the IDF, battling terrorists in Gaza both above and below ground—terrain where some of its toughest soldiers now prefer to fight.
‘Jordan represents Israel’s strategic depth to the east, and we need to understand that,’ says Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Amit Yagur.
The targeted power stations, Asar and Hizaz, were described as significant electricity infrastructure exploited by the Houthis for military purposes.
Prior to the October 7th massacre, IDF officials believed buffer zones were unnecessary for national security.
In December 2023, hacker group “Predatory Sparrow”, believed to be connected to Israeli intelligence, shut down 70% of Iran’s gas stations.
The march typically takes place at night and can span anywhere from 20 to 45 miles, depending on the unit.
Over 90% of male recruits expressed a desire to serve in combat units.
Israel is leading in the real-world integration of laser weapons onto fighter aircraft, with other countries mostly in experimental or development stages.
Tragically, Chief Inspector Zamora succumbed to his injuries later that day, and the operation was renamed in his honor.
These systems are vital in countering strategic threats from distant nations such as Iran.
When Eli was injured in Gaza, Tamar was the one who stabilized him and stayed by his side through recovery.
In the wake of the October 7 attacks they would not remain on the sidelines.
The true size and scope of Hamas’s tunnel network in Gaza only became clear once the IDF began operations in the Strip after Oct. 7—and what they uncovered was astounding.
Meanwhile, on Aug. 13, the IDF killed Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala, a company commander in Hamas’s Nukhba force, the military confirmed on Tuesday.
Military officials said the infiltration was part of Hamas’s wider attack strategy, noting daylight assaults are meant to catch forces off guard.
The IDF has pioneered methods like “roof knocking” a non-lethal munition dropped on a building to warn civilians of impending strikes
At its core is a sophisticated AI system that transforms the tank into a thinking combat machine.
Eli Cohen infiltrated the highest ranks of Syrian government and military from 1961–1965.
The IDF has begun trial runs of the Sig Sauer MMG 338 light machine gun, a lighter weapon designed to ease the load on ground forces and better suit urban combat.
