Tag: Israel Defense Forces

Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon has composed a special prayer for Israel to be recited at Pesach Sedarim, expressing gratitude for living in a time of redemption and witnessing the establishment of the country.
Omer Neutra, a Jewish American who served in the Israeli army, was taken hostage by Hamas.
The article discusses Israel's economic constraints in the face of potential retaliation against Iran following a recent attack.
The article discusses the changing nature of warfare in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the unique challenges Israeli soldiers face in urban warfare against an enemy with no regard for traditional rules of engagement.
Israel's Defense Forces successfully intercepted 99% of the threats from Iran during an unprecedented drone and missile attack, with cooperation from the U.S., Britain, France, and regional allies like Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
A Canadian delegation from British Columbia, including members of Vancouvers Jewish Federation, found themselves in Israel during an Iranian missile attack in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that killed Iranian military commanders in Syria.
Amid escalating tensions with Iran following the killing of a top Iranian commander, Israelis are grappling with feelings of powerlessness and fear, prompting some to adopt measures like buying guns or preparing for disasters.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following an alleged Israeli strike in Syria, the US has issued warnings to American citizens in Israel to exercise caution and restrict travel outside certain urban areas.
Hamas has reported that they cannot produce 40 hostages meeting the criteria for a ceasefire deal with Israel, raising doubts about the prisoner exchange negotiations.
Israel and Hamas are potentially close to securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of some Israeli hostages, following ongoing indirect negotiations supported by key mediators like Qatar and Egypt.
In a compelling article by Jodi Rudoren, the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is emphasized as both a moral imperative and the best course of action for Israel.
In a newsletter focused on Jewish topics, the discussion revolves around the recent accidental Israeli airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the death of humanitarian aid workers, leading to criticism from Jewish organizations and political figures like U.S. President Joe Biden.
President Joe Biden has evolved his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since October 7, initially showing support for Israel but later calling for an immediate ceasefire and criticizing Israel's actions.
Seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen were tragically killed by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza despite taking safety precautions, sparking concerns for the safety of other aid organizations operating in the region, such as Project HOPE.
Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, is calling on Israel and the Jewish people to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the deaths of seven aid workers in an IDF strike.
Golan Singh pays regular visits to the grave of his best friend, Cydrick Garin, an IDF soldier who died in a conflict with Hamas, sharing updates and seeking guidance.
Shlomit Ravitsky Tur-Paz, an Israeli expert, discusses the recent Israeli court order ending the long-standing exemption of Haredi yeshiva students from military service, a move that could impact thousands of young Haredi men and halt subsidies to yeshivas.
The text discusses the ongoing military operations in Gaza led by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in response to Hamas-led terror attacks.
Eliran Abergel, a police officer defending Kibbutz Beeri from Hamas terrorists, was killed in action, leaving his wife Eden pregnant with their first child.
Following a surge in sales of Jewish and Israeli-themed items since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2024, sellers like Yafa Black in Florida and online vendors have reported a strong demand for Star of David pendants, hamsas, and other Judaica.
The text explores how Israel, once seen as a barren and unremarkable land, transformed from a small settlement in 1909 to a country with significant global impact.
After an antisemitic mob disrupted an event at UC Berkeley, Jewish leaders criticized the university's response, which failed to address the antisemitic targeting and violence faced by Jewish students.
UC Berkeley's police department has launched a criminal investigation into a violent protest by anti-Israel demonstrators that led to the cancellation of an event featuring an Israeli speaker, during which a glass door was shattered and Jewish students were assaulted.
Dozens of Palestinians died in a stampede during an aid distribution in Gaza City, with many injured, including some reportedly shot by IDF soldiers.
The text discusses the importance of listening to history as a way to understand and protect the Jewish people.