Israeli Air Force

0 Israel Politics

Israeli politicians who attack the US are playing with fire

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Aug

The article emphasizes the critical importance of the US-Israel alliance, particularly in terms of Israel's military capabilities heavily relying on American-made aircraft and spare parts.

0 Communities Israel

The Miraculous Crash

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Aug

Reb Eli Stefansky, founder of Mercaz Daf Yomi, shared a profound lesson about Divine providence (Hashgachah pratis) while at Ben-Gurion Airport.

0 Israel Politics

Bibi’s US mission isn't going according to plan – unlike the Israeli pilots who bombed Yemen

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Jul

Israeli Air Force pilots conducted historic missions into Yemen in retaliation for a Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv.

0 Israel Politics

Israel does the dirty work that the West is scared to do.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jul

The text discusses Israel's recent military actions to defend against threats from Iranian proxies such as the Houthis, including a strike on a port in Yemen and alleged actions against Iranian commanders.

0 History Israel

An Astonishing Story: The Unlikely Hero Who Birthed Israel's Air Force

Michael Oren in Future of Jewish · 2 Jun

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.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel must step into the role that America once occupied.

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish · 1 Jun

The essay discusses the connection between Judaism, Zionism, and the Jewish people's historical and biblical ties to the land of Israel.

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The doctors on standby for the IDF Gaza rescues

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Mar

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.

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Why Did the IDF Fail on October 7?

Gadi Taub in Tablet · 16 Jan

A recent investigative report in Yedioth Ahronoth examines the failure of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on October 7th.

0 Israel Politics

Why Did the IDF Fail on October 7?

Gadi Taub in Tablet · 16 Jan

In a recent investigative piece in Yedioth Ahronoth, the failure of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on October 7th is examined.

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Assaf Orion on Israel's Initial Air Campaign in Gaza

Tikvah · 16 Nov 2023

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.

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‘The Konceptsia’

Norman Samuels in Tablet · 13 Oct 2023

The text discusses the concept of "Konceptsia," which refers to the overarching perspectives and assumptions that shape intelligence and military organizations.

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Paul Reubens, son of a founding Israeli Air Force pilot and father of Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70

PJGrisar in Forward · 31 Jul 2023

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.

0 Israel History

Amos Yadlin Remembers His Friend Ilan Ramon

Menachem Butler in Tablet · 1 Feb 2023

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.

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Exit, Loyalty … Crowdsource?

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

"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.

0 Israel History

The War for the Golan Heights

Abraham Rabinovich in Tablet · 8 May 2019

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.

0 Israel Politics

Iran Reportedly Fires Missiles At Israel, And Israel Strikes Back In Syria

Forward · 10 May 2018

Iran reportedly launched 20 missiles at Israel from Syria, which were intercepted or landed in Syrian territory, with no Israeli casualties.

0 History Israel

An Al Schwimmer Production

Steven Pressfield in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Jun 2015

"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.

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