Tag: Idf

The video discusses the IDF's tactical precision and strategic innovations in urban warfare in Gaza, highlighting its application of international law and setting new standards in military operations, as explained by military correspondent and author Yaakov Katz during an interview.
The Jewish community is currently experiencing significant divides, particularly regarding the debate around Charedi army service in Israel.
The author recounts the challenges faced by Zionist students on college campuses, including fear of wearing Jewish symbols and being targeted with anti-Semitic comments and threats.
The text discusses various topics related to Jewish identity, Israel, and international relations.
The discussion on the legitimacy of Zionism, focusing on its historical context and religious perspectives, points out that with over seven million Jews living in Israel in 2024, the debates over its origins become less relevant.
The text is a heartfelt message from Avi Kahn, an Israeli soldier and father, reflecting on the emotional turmoil of leaving his family behind to return to duty during a time of conflict with Iran.
"Israelism," a documentary by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the journeys of young American Jews Simone Zimmerman and Eitan from passionate advocates for Israel to outspoken critics.
During the last days of Pesach, Jews reflect on the Exodus from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea, but do not celebrate to empathize with the suffering of the Egyptians.
The text discusses the author's experience during reserve duty on the Lebanese border, reflecting on missed opportunities for strategic foresight and decisive victories against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
In an article titled "Just Plain Chutzpah" by Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg published in Mishpacha magazine, he criticizes moderate figures in the charedi world who suggest that charedim should contribute to Israel's defense efforts.
The Kapshitter family tragedy, where a family was murdered by Hamas terrorists, highlighted the issue of Jewish burial rights in Israel.
In an episode discussing the implications of Iran's massive attack on Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles, AJC Jerusalem director Avital Leibovich highlights the IDF's successful defense efforts.
The text discusses the importance of confronting anti-Semitism and advocating for the truth in the face of political correctness.
The text discusses the controversy surrounding the issue of yeshiva students being drafted into the IDF, particularly in the perspective of Charedi rabbis who oppose such drafts.
Israeli citizens experienced a night of fear and tension as Iranian missiles threatened the country, with alarms going off across Israel and citizens rushing to safe rooms.
The text recounts a recent event in Israel where a potential attack was intercepted, likening the situation to an ancient event involving Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem.
The essay reflects on Israel's historical resilience amid challenges, drawing parallels to the Yom Kippur War and current events, stressing the importance of supporting Israel.
The text discusses Israel's military actions against Hamas in Gaza, detailing strategic operations, including a significant combatant-to-civilian casualty ratio favoring Israel.
"The Hebrew Lips" is a poem reflecting on the tension within Jews between the harshness of biblical texts and the reverence for human life inherent in the Hebrew language.
The Israeli Defense Forces are facing threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, leading to the need for careful allocation of forces.
The text discusses the concept of Tikkun Olam, often translated as "fixing the world," in the context of executing terrorists as a means of self-defense and protection, particularly in Israel.
Israel's High Court decision to draft yeshivah bochurim into the IDF has sparked debate.
The war against Hamas in Gaza may have quietly ended when the IDF's 98th Division withdrew back to Israel.
Following the withdrawal of one of the IDF's top commando divisions from the Gaza Strip, Israelis are divided on whether this move represents a strategic shift or a response to U.S. pressure to de-escalate the six-month-old conflict.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that more than 12,000 terrorists were killed and around 604 Israeli soldiers lost their lives in the conflict with Hamas in Gaza over six months, with tensions escalating with Iran.