Corporal Itay’s great-grandfather, Dr. Mishka Hertz, survived the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. When the Nazis discovered that he was a doctor, they allowed him to work in a labor camp and treat both Jewish prisoners and Nazi soldiers. He was given a white...
After a deadly series of explosions in Equatorial Guinea, Israel Defense Forces landed on the ground in Africa to save as many lives as possible. Over 60 active and reserve soldiers from the IDF Medical Corps and Home Front Command were sent to the city of Bata last...
Colonel Reli Margalit took office last Thursday as commander of the Alon headquarters. Brigadier General Davidi will end his position after about eight months. The exchange ceremony was held at the Home Front Command base with a limited number of attendees due to the...
The IDF held a ceremony to honor their ‘Chevra Kadish’, the organization responsible for the proper handling and burial of deceased Jewish soldiers. “This day is a special day for the members of the Chevra Kadisha,” said an IDF spokesperson. “Due to their involvement...
Israel Air Force’s sudden surprise excursive, “Rose of the Galilee,” began Sunday . This surprise exercise, conducted under the direction of the corps commander Major General Amikam Nurkin is intended to improve the Air Force’s readiness to...
For the past 4 months, the 401st Brigade has been training its battalions for the “Doomsday Scenario” – a campaign in a southern outline. After intensive training, last week the 4 battalions set out to capture lines and defend the borders along the country – from the...
