Posts Tagged: IDF
Lone Flotilla Ship Redirected Without Incident (VIDEO)
Following unsuccessful attempts to persuade the ship's crew and passengers to divert course, IDF Navy soldiers boarded the French Al-Karame vessel in an effort to...
Admiral Mullen to Visit Israel
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Military (CJCS), Admiral Michael G. Mullen, is expected to arrive in Israel today, where...
IAF Responds to Rocket Fire from Gaza
Thursday night, Israeli Air Force aircraft targeted two smuggling tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip, as well as another four terror activity sites in the...
Lone Soldier Week 17 – Raw and Rugged from Israel’s Front Lines.
It's Sunday noon while we're just tryin'a get our last moments of relaxation before we head out. This week is supposedly one of the hardest...
Flotilla Roster Portends Another Violent Clash
A flotilla is determined to sail to the Gaza Strip this weekend in breach of Israel's naval blockade on the Hamas-controlled territory. This decision comes in spite...
Lone Soldier Week 16 – Raw and Rugged from Israel’s Front Lines.
New week here. The wind was blowing so hard, the weather was rainy and grey. It's Sunday morning and the troops are returning. This week is...
The Lone Soldier Week 15 – Raw and Rugged from Israel’s Front Lines.
Its' only been the first six kilometers of the hike, and I'm already soaked with sweat. But, then it gets cold and the...
Gilad Shalit, Five Years
Almost five years ago, on June 25th 2006, terrorists affiliated with Hamas invaded Israel through an underground tunnel, killed two Israeli soldiers and made away...
The Lone Soldier Week 14 – Raw and Rugged from Israel’s Front Lines.
So after a week of break, living like a regular civie, I wake up to the thought that we all gotta head back now. It's like...
My Birthday in Israel
I recently had the honor and privilege of attending a Mission to Israel together with 20 wonderful co-adventurers from around the country. This - my first...
IDF Aid Delegation to Depart for Japan Crisis Zone
An IDF Home Front Command and IDF Medical Corps delegation will depart for the Miyagi district in Japan on Saturday, March 26th 2011, at 23:00. The...
The Lone Soldier Week 13 – Raw and Rugged from Israel’s Front Lines.
We reach the top of the mountain at the end of the training exercise, looking at the beautiful view around us wondering how the heck...
IDF Seizes Weapons Loaded Ship Bound for Gaza (PHOTOS)
A short while ago, IDF Navy fighters intercepted the cargo vessel "Victoria" loaded with various weaponry. The vessel, flying under a Liberian flag, was intercepted...
The Lone Soldier Week 10 – Raw and rugged from Israel’s front lines.
The dark night is the worst part. We've got to get back, and it's a long way too. Oh, and I forgot to mention, we were...
