IDF Golani Marathon Kicks Off in Israel’s North as Runners Race Across Entire Country
Over the last several year, Israel has become very active in the marathon circuit. Having one of the most difficult marathons in the world, the Jerusalem marathon, as well as many others throughout the year, Israelis are no foreigner when it comes to running for sport, health and fun. For the past 28 years, the IDF Golani Brigade […]
LIBI Lone Soldier Series: Two Brothers Stand Up in Defense of Israel
LIBI and Breaking Israel News have partnered together to present a special series highlighting current Lone Soldiers who serve in the IDF. Today, there are more than 6,000 lone soldiers serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. A “lone soldier” is a soldier who has no family in Israel to support him or her. They range from new immigrants, a […]
LIBI Lone Soldier Series: A Young Woman’s Fight to Impact the Future of the Nation
Today, there are more than 6,000 lone soldiers serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Lone soldiers join all units of Israeli military. Most lone soldiers who enlist in the IDF are highly motivated to serve and protect Israel. LIBI USA, which works to support Israel’s defenders in all aspects of life, has launched a new initiative to […]
IDF Rescue, Medical Delegation Headed to Nepal Following Devastating Quake
Israel has sent a delegation of emergency responders to Nepal following a devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,150 people and injured some 4,800 others. On Saturday, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake began outside the capital of Kathmandu. The quake is the worst tremor to his the South Asian country in over 80 years. Tremors […]
In Memoriam – Remembering the Fallen Heroes of the IDF
Every year on Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, the country commemorates its fallen victims of terrorism and war. Counting from the year 1860, when Jews were first allowed to live outside of the Old City walls of Jerusalem, Israel commemorates 23,320 casualties of war and terror. Every year, Israelis set aside a special day, the […]
Sara Netanyahu Presents LIBI with 500,000 Shekel Check for Lone Soldiers
Sara Netanyahu presented a 500,000 NIS check on behalf of Keren Hayesod to The Libi Fund for lone soldiers and soldiers in dire economic straits at a ceremony in Tel Hashomer on Monday, March 30.