The Middle East has become crowded with an array of armed forces—ranging from coalitions of militaries to non-state actors—with many of them operating right on Israel’s doorstep. The Israel Defense Force’s International Cooperation Unit (ICU), which handles the...
Normally in Israel rain is a sign of blessing and abundance – a greatly desired thing. But starting last week, stormy weather came to paradoxically plague the Middle Eastern paradise. And it only got worse this week. Many people were trapped at work and at school....
There are a great deal of requirements when it comes to serving in the Israel Defense Forces and sleep. Service conditions in the army span anywhere from stating that soldiers can sleep at least two nights a week at home. Four nights a week requires an official note...
Chanukah is exactly a week from today. As Jews around the world will begin purchasing Chanukah gelt, candles, dreidels, presents and more, one of the common practices is to reflect on the good granted to us and the miracles in our day. Soldiers in the IDF are not...