A Day of Mourning and Redemption

A Day of Mourning and Redemption

The Jewish people are now in the midst of what is perhaps the saddest time of year – the nine days. During this time, they deprive themselves of meat, wine and partaking in joyous occasions. It’s a time to not only mourn but reflect upon the lessons learned from...
TREATING THE WOUNDED UNDER FIRE

TREATING THE WOUNDED UNDER FIRE

Notwithstanding that the last IDF soldier wounded in a war in the Gaza Strip was evacuated five years ago (although Col. “Mem” was killed in a November 2018 operation in Khan Yunis that went awry), the Israeli military continues to train on complex medical evacuations...
IDF Joins Jerusalem Authorities to Combat Terrorism

IDF Joins Jerusalem Authorities to Combat Terrorism

In a move meant to stem the tide of Palestinian terrorists crossing illegally into Israel, especially in areas of Jerusalem where the Israel Defense Force (IDF) lacks a presence, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot approved a plan to increase cooperation between...