Tag: Israeli Air Force

Michael Oren shares the remarkable story of Lou Lenart, an American Zionist and World War II veteran instrumental in the birth of Israel's air force.
The essay discusses the connection between Judaism, Zionism, and the Jewish people's historical and biblical ties to the land of Israel.
Squadron 123, also known as The Desert Birds, operates out of the Israeli Air Forces Palmachim Base and plays a crucial role in the IDF's operations in Gaza by flying Unit 669 on evacuation missions of wounded soldiers.
In a recent investigative piece in Yedioth Ahronoth, the failure of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on October 7th is examined.
A recent investigative report in Yedioth Ahronoth examines the failure of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on October 7th.
In this discussion, Assaf Orion, a retired IDF brigadier general, explains the Israeli military's strategy during the initial air campaign in Gaza following the Hamas massacre of October 7.
The text discusses the concept of "Konceptsia," which refers to the overarching perspectives and assumptions that shape intelligence and military organizations.
Paul Reubens, the comedian known for his character Pee-wee Herman, has passed away at the age of 70 after a private battle with cancer.
Major General (Res.) Amos Yadlin, a distinguished Israeli fighter pilot and former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, shared insights in an interview with Tablet Magazine about his close friend Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut.
"God Is in the Crowd" by Tal Keinan delves into the complex issues facing Jewish communities today, touching on topics like the decline of American Jewry due to intermarriage, and the ideological challenges within Israeli society.
In 1973, on Yom Kippur, Col. Avigdor Ben-Gal observed a massive Syrian military buildup on the Golan Heights, alerting Israeli leadership to the imminent threat.
Iran reportedly launched 20 missiles at Israel from Syria, which were intercepted or landed in Syrian territory, with no Israeli casualties.
"Above and Beyond" is a documentary produced by Nancy Spielberg and directed by Roberta Grossman, focusing on the untold story of foreign volunteers who came to the aid of the Jewish state during its War of Independence in 1948.