Posts Tagged: IDF Soldiers
Jewish and Christian Zionists Donate $1.5 Million in Gift Cards to IDF Soldiers
JNS.org - The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) said they will provide $1.5 million in...
IDF Officer Critically Wounded in Gaza War Promoted in Recognition of Recovery and Return to Service
IDF officer Shai Siman-Tov -- who was critically wounded when a tunnel collapsed on him under the Shuja’iyya neighborhood in the Gaza Strip during Operation...
On Third Anniversary of His Death in Gaza, Mother of Fallen Israeli Soldier Whose Body Is Still Being Held by Hamas Urges Jews Around World to Join Effort to Bring Her Son Home
Tuesday marked the third anniversary of the death of Lt. Hadar Goldin -- an IDF soldier who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip during...
IDF Lends Its Power and Technology to Animal Protection
JNS.org - In a recently-launched project, IDF soldiers from the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps, including spotters, will help protect Israel's wildlife and nature. IDF spotters have more...
Two IDF Soldiers Banned From Temple Mount After Salute
JNS.org - Two IDF soldiers touring the Temple Mount on Israeli Independence Day were banned from future visits after the soldiers apparently saluted at the holy...
IDF Soldiers Thwart Second Attempted Stabbing Attack in Two Days in Nablus Area
Soldiers for the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion thwarted a second attack in two days carried by cousins outside the Samaria Territorial Brigade's base on Wednesday. The...
Palestinian Police Detain Elite IDF Soldiers During Undercover Operation
JNS.org - Two undercover combat soldiers from an elite IDF unit were exposed and detained by Palestinian security forces in Nablus on Saturday in the midst...
In Honor of Autism Awareness Month, IDF Highlights Roles Played by Autistic Soldiers
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Israeli military published a video on Thursday highlighting the contributions of autistic soldiers. In the video, 21-year-old IDF soldier...
Israeli Military Sees Spike in Number of Women Serving in Combat Units
JNS.org - The number of women serving in Israel's combat units continues to rise, with about 2,800 slated to fill such roles this year, according to figures...
Netanyahu Supports Pardon of IDF Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added his voice to the chorus of Israeli politicians calling for Elor Azaria — the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)...
Israeli Politicians From Across Political Spectrum Call for Pardon of IDF Sgt. Convicted of Manslaughter
Politicians from across the political spectrum called Wednesday for a pardon for an IDF soldier who shot and killed an incapacitated Palestinian assailant, after he...
‘Jewish Oscars’ Raises Over $500,000 for Special IDF Brigade
Over $500,000 was raised to support Israel's military at a glamorous New York City charity event on Saturday night. The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)...
Report: First-of-Its-Kind Drill Held to Mentally Prepare Elite IDF Soldiers for Horrors of War
A first-of-its-kind drill was held last week at an IDF base in southern Israel to mentally prepare a group of elite special forces soldiers for...
Israeli Military Committee: IDF Was Inadequately Prepared for Operation Protective Edge
A military committee headed by Maj. Gen. Yossi Bachar charged with reviewing Operation Protective Edge has published some of its conclusions. Among other points, it...
