As a bloody civil war raged on in Syria for seven years, the Israeli army quietly set up “Operation Good Neighbor,” using the clandestine humanitarian mission to help, heal, and give hope to thousands of Syrian civilians.
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.
For the third week in a row, Palestinians staged violent, smoke-filled riots along the Gaza border, guided by the day’s theme of burning Israeli flags.
During an Israeli Independence Day aerial show, the IAF will be joined by fighter planes from Greece and Italy, and other aircraft from Poland, Canada, England, and Austria.
If you’ve ever been in Israel for Yom Hazikaron—the Memorial Day for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish homeland—chances are you will never forget it.
UWI’s seventh annual Chanukah party with Israeli soldiers, located at an anti-terror training base between Ramallah and Jericho, was the best ever, leaving participants with an even greater appreciation for the heroic defenders of Israel.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman lauded new Israeli tech that enabled the discovery and demolition of a Hamas tunnel crossing from the Gaza Strip into Israel.
The Interior Ministry is reviewing an application for citizenship from the descendants of a Righteous Gentile and her family. One is hoping to join the IDF.
The soldier who neutralized a terrorist in Halamish described another incident that happened to his own family, saying the outcome could have been even worse.
Every year, on Yom Ha’Atzmaut – Israel Independence Day, IDF jets fly over the entire country as part of the celebrations, performing coordinated stunts.
At the Na Laga’at center in Jaffa, professional deaf & blind actors run the show; the IDF gives important jobs to young people with autism; a free program helps Israeli-Arab men stop smoking, and much more.