Hamas says it will kill hostages again if IDF attempts to rescue them
Hamas reversed an earlier statement after the bodies of the hostages were recovered, claiming that they died in IDF airstrikes.
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IDF paratrooper officer killed and 6 wounded in airstrike malfunction in Khan Younis
The soldier who was killed was named Lieutenant Shahar Ben-Nun, 21, from Petah Tikva, who was an officer in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit.
Thousands attend funeral in Israel of US-born lone soldier: ‘We may not know him, but he’s family’
Cooper had made the decision to stay in Israel, marry his girlfriend Valery, and serve as a career officer in the Border Police.
Rejoining IDF, ex-envoy Michael Oren warns: ‘We’re fighting the wrong war’
Michael Oren fought in the First Lebanon War in 1982 in the Paratroopers Brigade.
Today’s Yoni Netanyahu: The Story of Arnon Zamora
Shades of Yoni Netanyahu as Yamam commander Arnon Zamora saves hostages, and becomes a household name. By The IDF Club In July of 1976, Israel famously
The inspiring journey of an ex-convict turned IDF officer
Yossi’s journey from ex-convict to a beacon of redemption serves as an inspiration to us all.
Defending with devotion: The IDF’s remarkable haredi battalion
Watch and learn about Netzach Yehuda, the IDF’s Haredi battalion, and how its soldiers blend their profound religious devotion with their unwavering duty to defend the nation.
GRILLING FOR IDF: Volunteers express their love for Israeli soldiers
Group of volunteers regularly cooks up a storm to thank the warriors who keep them safe.
‘Meet’ the Iranian Jew, beaten up by Muslims under the Shah, who created IDF’s secret anti-Iran unit
Not many people could have imagined how a violent change of government would turn her into Israel’s greatest enemy, but luckily for us – E. had already prepared.
Delegation of elite IDF soldiers heads to Morocco for ‘African Lion’ exercise
The exercise brings together participants from 18 nations and includes some 8,000 military personnel.
How families of fallen IDF soldiers commemorate Memorial Day
While all of Israel will commemorate the Jewish State’s Memorial Day beginning this evening, family members of fallen IDF soldiers mark the solemn day in their own way thanks to an Israeli NGO.
Israel honors the brave women of the IDF
With more than 500 female soldiers having given their lives to protect Israel since its establishment, take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication to the Jewish state.
Holocaust survivor tells story of grandson, fallen IDF commander
Every year on Israeli Memorial Day, Holocaust survivor Berthe Badehi tells the story of her grandson, Lt. Gil, who was a platoon commander in the IDF Armored Corps.
Why this Arab volunteered to serve in the IDF
Despite not being required to serve, hundreds of Arab-Israelis enter the IDF or national volunteer service every year.
How an IDF soldier’s non-Jewish great-grandparents saved Jews during the Holocaust
During the Holocaust, Noah Van Ouwerkerk’s family saved Jews from the Nazis. Today, Noah is a soldier in the IDF.
IDF’s ‘Special in Uniform’ program gives disabled Israelis a chance to serve
Diagnosed with autism at the age of nine, Amit Smuchi managed to join the IDF, thanks to the Special in Uniform program, becoming the lead singer of an army band.
Closing the loop: Former IDF pilot reunited with medic who rescued him from deadly 2006 helicopter crash
Air Force captain meets senior paramedic who, during the Second Lebanon War, witnessed his crash and raced to the scene.
Israelis Send Purim treats to IDF’s lone soldiers
Purim food packages show appreciation for lone soldiers.
‘Holy mission’: After nearly five decades, senior IDF commander just ‘keeps going’
Gruber, a child of Holocaust survivors, launched a lecture program called ‘Ethics in the Field’ and a non-profit ‘Kindness in the Field,’ bringing sensitivity to the soldiers.
Famous educator who lost 2 sons in IDF, comforts mother who lost 2 sons in Jerusalem terror attack
Renowned Israeli educator Miriam Peretz, who lost two of her sons while they were serving in the IDF, paid a condolence call to the mother of two boys who died in last week’s car-ramming attack.
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