Israel Defense Forces

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Tidbits: Hasidic singer Mendel Roth says he’s joining the IDF

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 14 Nov

Hasidic singer Mendel Roth has announced his intention to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a decision that stands out given the diverse perspectives within his community on military service.

0 Israel Leadership

Noa Cochvaa on inspiring young women to become combat medics in the IDF

Israel: State of a Nation · 12 Nov

Former Miss Israel, Noa Cochvaa, shares her personal journey to becoming a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and how she uses her platform to inspire young women to consider similar paths.

0 Ethics Communities

It's Time for Bravery

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 30 Oct

Natan Slifkin shares his internal struggle with confronting communal norms regarding military service among charedi Jews.

0 Jewish Law Politics

The Dati Roshei Yeshiva Speak Out

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 29 Oct

Roshei Yeshiva from the Dati-Leumi community are voicing their opposition to charedi exemptions from Israeli military service amid the ongoing conflict affecting their community.

0 Politics Israel

Where Does the Israel-Iran Conflict Go Now?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Oct

The episode discusses the strategic and operational implications of Israel's recent strike on Iran, with insights into the potential geopolitical consequences and media reactions.

0 Politics Ethics

With Sinwar dead, the ICC must stop or suspend Israel’s prosecution

Joel Margolis in Forward · 25 Oct

Joel Margolis argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) must halt or suspend its prosecution of Israel until Hamas is also held accountable for its war crimes.

0 Israel Ethics

"The Israel Defense Forces adheres to a standard that exceeds the requirements of the laws of war"

Israel: State of a Nation · 21 Oct

In a conversation with Eylon Levy, Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister and international lawyer, asserts that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow standards that surpass the obligatory requirements set by international law regarding warfare.

0 Politics Israel

The Significance of the Sinwar Killing

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Oct

This discussion evaluates the impact of Yahya Sinwar's killing by IDF troops and suggests it may signal a significant turning point in the longstanding conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Jewish Law Israel

The Hebrews invented justice — and now we are reclaiming it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 Oct

Joshua Hoffman explores the profound impact of the ancient Hebrews' conceptualization of justice, rooted in Torah and Talmudic law, on both historic and modern jurisprudence.

0 Israel Leadership

"You Can't Stop Us!" IDF Soldier Sends FAITHFUL Message After October 7th

Chabad.org · 14 Oct

In a compelling message, an IDF soldier shares his experiences and sentiments on serving in the Israeli Defense Forces following the unprecedented challenges posed by the events of October 7th.

0 Politics History

Hamas did get Hezbollah involved – but not as it hoped

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Oct

In this reflection on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Seth Frantzman describes the complex military and political dynamics shaping the region a year after Hamas's October 7th attack.

0 Politics Television/Film

B’Ivrit | The Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah

Nathan Guttman in Moment · 30 Sep

Israeli media recently marked the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with celebrations, highlighting a shift towards more involved and patriotic journalism.

0 Politics Israel

It's a Strange, Unpredictable World

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 30 Sep

Reflecting on a year marked by severe challenges and surprising developments, Natan Slifkin discusses the unpredictability of life, referencing recent geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Israel must not forget Gaza and the hostages as it fights Hezbollah

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Sep

As Israel contends with escalating tensions on its northern border with Hezbollah, it faces a strategic challenge of not losing focus on Gaza and the hostages held by Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

International donors are complicit in Hamas’ presence in Gaza – and key to its demise

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Sep

Seth J. Frantzman argues that Hamas's deep infiltration of civilian institutions in Gaza and the international community's reluctance to confront this issue complicate efforts to dismantle the terrorist group.

0 Politics Ethics

Beep Beep

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 17 Sep

In this article, Natan Slifkin humorously recounts an unexpected incident where Hezbollah militants were attacked through their pagers, leading to significant casualties.

0 Israel Politics

The Siege of Jenin - In a brutal, ten-day-long incursion, the Israeli army reduced large swaths of the West Bank city to ruin.

Wahaj Bani Moufleh in Jewish Currents · 12 Sep

The recent Israeli military incursion into the West Bank city of Jenin, described as the largest in the region since the Second Intifada, has left large sections of the city in ruins and highlighted the severe human costs of the escalating conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

An American activist was shot dead in the West Bank — advocating for peace has never been more deadly

Becca Strober in Forward · 6 Sep

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish activist, was tragically shot and killed in Beita, West Bank, while observing a protest against settler expansion.

0 Politics Israel

What it’s like inside the Hamas tunnels where six hostages were murdered

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 5 Sep

In this episode, Maj. (Ret.) John Spencer delves into the challenges and intricacies of the tunnel warfare in Gaza as seen by the IDF and discusses the broader geopolitical implications of these conflicts.

0 Israel Politics

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas, dead at 23

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 1 Sep

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, has been reported dead by his family.

0 Politics Israel

West Bank, the next feared flashpoint, was there all along

Dan Perry in Forward · 28 Aug

The article discusses the increasing tensions in the West Bank amid ongoing Israeli military actions and geopolitical dynamics following the outbreak of conflict initiated by Hamas on October 7.

0 Israel Culture

Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts

Rivkush · 28 Aug

Adiel Cohen shares his experiences of being called back to military service in Israel following the attacks on October 7th, and how he continues to battle anti-Zionist sentiment online by sharing his Yemeni Jewish heritage.

0 Israel Communities

A Druze IDF veteran reflects on Oct. 7—and fears for the future of his community

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Aug

Nohad Mansour, a Druze IDF veteran, reflects on the recent violence in Israel, particularly in Druze communities like his own in Isfiya.

0 Politics

The Israeli far-right just committed their own Jan. 6

Adina Vogel Ayalon in Forward · 31 Jul

In Israel, recent events involving allegations of rape and torture against Palestinian detainees have led to far-right protests, including the breaching of military bases and clashes with the justice system.

0 Israel Politics

Rocket from Lebanon kills 12 children and teens in Israel, raising prospects of broader war

Ben Sales in JTA · 28 Jul

A rocket fired from Lebanon killed 12 children and teenagers in a Druze town in Israel, leading to fears of an escalation in conflict between Israel and the Lebanese terror group, Hezbollah.

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