Tag: Israel Defense Forces

On Saturday, Israel experienced a horrific day of bloodshed, with hundreds of attackers infiltrating Israel from Gaza, killing 600 Israelis, taking hostages, and injuring thousands.
In the aftermath of a surprise attack by Hamas, Israeli opposition groups and pro-democracy protesters have expressed solidarity and support for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The author reflects on their daughter's decision to join a Midrasha/IDF program after high school.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for renewed efforts to remove African asylum seekers from the country after clashes between Eritrean groups and police in Tel Aviv.
Hananya Naftali, an Israeli social media influencer, has gained popularity by sharing his perspective on Israel and advocating for the Jewish people.
The film "Golda" by director Guy Nattiv is not a traditional biopic or war movie.
The ongoing protests against the Israeli government's plan to overhaul the judicial system have exposed deep divisions within Israeli society and shattered the unspoken social contract that has kept the country thriving for over 75 years.
Israeli Security in the Shadow of the Judicial Overhaul explores the impact of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul bill on Israeli national security.
Amos Harel and Neri Zilber discuss how the passage of Israel's first judicial overhaul bill by the Netanyahu government is negatively impacting Israeli national security.
Israel's parliament is set to vote on a measure that would bar the Supreme Court from striking down government decisions it deems unreasonable.
Reservists in Israel's elite military units are threatening to refuse to report for duty as a form of protest against the government's controversial legislative moves to weaken the country's judicial system.
The article highlights the participation and sacrifices made by ethnic and religious minority groups in Israel, particularly the Druze, Bedouins, Christians, and Circassians, on Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day.
In this article, the author recounts their experience of attempting to walk around the Dead Sea, starting from the Jordanian side and intending to finish on the Israeli side.
The Passover song Dayenu is not only about gratitude for the miracles of the Exodus but also serves as a blueprint for the story of Israel.
In a recent podcast, Richard Goldberg discusses the significance of Israel's transfer from the US military's European Command to its Central Command (CENTCOM) in January 2021.
Richard Goldberg and Jonathan Silver discuss the recent transfer of Israel to the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) and its implications for Israel's relationship with the US and regional Arab forces.
Operation Breaking Dawn was launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in response to threats from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) that it would attack Israel.
The article discusses the potential future of Israel in 50 years.
The podcast discusses the pressure being put on left-wing Democratic lawmakers who have participated in delegations to Israel and met with Palestinian leaders.
The article discusses the creation and significance of "Ingathering of the Exiles Day" in Israel.
The article discusses the importance of military power in the Zionist project and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Issa Amro, a Palestinian activist, recently met with Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, to discuss the situation in the West Bank.
The Israel Defense Forces demolished a building in Gaza housing the Associated Press, leading to controversy.
The Yom Kippur War in 1973 was a surprise attack by the Egyptian and Syrian armies on Israel, resulting in initial defeat and heavy casualties.
Israeli Education Minister Rafi Peretz faced backlash for expressing support for gay conversion therapy during a television interview, claiming he has used the practice to help homosexual youth.