Tag: Idf

Comedians Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne are adapting the hit Israeli film "Zero Motivation," which satirizes life in the IDF, for American television on BBC America.
In the "Did Peace Slip Through Our Fingers?" edition, Allison, Don, and Noah delve into three crucial topics.
The debate over whether Torah scholars should be exempt from military service in Israel has a long history rooted in Talmudic texts.
Amidst the context of war, the writer shares a personal story of losing his beloved fleece jacket, a symbol of his military service, and the ensuing events during his time in the reserves when conscription for the Gaza conflict loomed.
In the "Blatt, Blatter & Blattest" Edition, Allison, Don, and Noah tackle key issues including the controversy surrounding a Palestinian proposal to expel Israel from FIFA, trials of IDF soldiers for expressing opinions against the government, and reflections on Israeli treatment of American-Israeli coach David Blatt.
Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid are being questioned if they should resign from Netanyahu's government, especially since their initial goal of promoting peace seems unattainable.
Israeli high-school graduates can opt to defer their military service for a year through programs like Shin-Shin, where they engage in volunteer work.
The text discusses Israel's failed military raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in the context of changing warfare tactics and public opinion dynamics.