Posts Tagged: Israel Defense Forces
Israel Prepares Golan Residents for Al-Qaeda Spillover From Syria War
Israel Defense Forces troops on Monday prepared Israeli residents of the Golan Heights for potential incursions by al-Qaeda, as fighting in Syria's civil war continues,...
Simon Cowell Makes Major Pledge to IDF at Haim Saban’s $20 Million LA Fundraiser; Lionel Richie Performs
Music producer and host of television's The X Factor, Simon Cowell made a large pledge to the Israel Defense Forces at Haim Saban's Los Angeles...
IDF, Hamas Directly Engage in War of Words Over Twitter
For the first time ever, in a direct exchange of barbs over Twitter, the Israel Defense Force and Hamas's military wing, Al Qassam Brigades, were,...
IDF Reserve Colonel Murdered in Jordan Valley Killed 40 Years to the Day His Brother Died in Yom Kippur War
In a tragic twist, the Israel Defense Forces reserve colonel killed Thursday in the Jordan Valley village of B'rosh Habika lost his life 40...
Israeli Bludgeoned to Death in Suspected Terror Attack, Five Palestinians Detained
JNS.org - Israel Defense Forces reserve colonel Sariya Ofer was killed Thursday night in the Jordan Valley village of Brosh Habika in a suspected Palestinian...
Palestine News Network Confuses IDF’s Harmless ‘Skunk’ Spray for Bio-Warfare
In a story touted as "exclusive," the Palestine News Network (PNN) last week confused the harmless, though foul smelling, "Skunk" spray used by the Israel Defense Forces...
Tenure of IDF Chief-of-Staff Benny Gantz Extended
Israel Defense Force Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant-General Benny Gantz's tenure will be extended by one year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Thursday. Defense...
IDF Prepares for Cyber Warfare Attacks From Syria and Iran
The Israel Defense Forces on Friday were preparing for the possibility of a cyber-attack from sources close to, or even part of, the Syrian regime,...
Terrorist Killed After IDF Fired Upon in ‘Very Violent’ Jenin ‘Riot’ (VIDEO)
Israel Defense Force soldiers endured heavy fire from terrorists in the Palestinian Authority controlled city of Jenin overnight on Tuesday, the IDF said, releasing footage...
Three Gaza Rockets Shatter Calm in Southern Israel
JNS.org - Three Qassam rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel on Thursday, ending several weeks of calm in the area. No...
‘Serious Explosions’ Heard in Eilat, Israel
JNS.org - Two powerful explosions echoed through the Red Sea resort town of Eilat on Thursday night, shortly before 10 p.m. A Color Red alert...
Muslim IDF Recruits Hold Koran for Allegiance Oath
Religion can often take a backseat in Israel when it comes to security, as brothers Muhammad and Milad Atrash, two Muslim member's of the Israel...
Israel Apprehends PA Security Officers Who Allegedly Killed Cabinet Minister’s Nephew
JNS.org - The Israel Defense Forces apprehended three Palestinian Authority security officers who allegedly killed an Israeli near Nablus in 2011, Israeli officials said...
How to Draft the Ultra-Orthodox
Since its inception in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has served as a major means of integrating Israel's diverse population. Jews from all walks...
