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Chief of Staff Surveys IDF’s Forces In The Bashan Region Amid Tensions
The Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Aviv Kochavi, visited the Bashan region, the epicenter of a recent flare up between Israel and Syria, on Sunday and is assessing the situation with commander of the Northern Forces: Major General Amir Baram, commander of the Bashan:...
Israel Air Force Warns Iran-Backed Syrians To Cease Hostilities
On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces dropped thousands of leaflets via aircraft onto the Syrian side of the Golan Heights which admonished the state army to cease cooperation with Iran and the Hezbollah terrorist group. This operation was underway mere hours after...
IDF Is Working To Ensure Safety Of Soldiers On Israeli Roadways
"Most of the deaths in the IDF are from the world of roads - about 85% of army casualties every year," explained Lt. Col. Yossi Ben Simhon, a road safety officer. In light of these new statistics, the Israel Defense Forces has begun and will continue to invest heavily...
Israel’s New Missile Cruiser Is Setting Sail
After years of preparation, the new “Saar 6” missile cruiser is finally going to sail to the shores of Israel.
Virtual Tour of the IDF with Akiva Gersh
Join tour guide extraordinaire Akiva Gersh on a virtual journey through the history of the IDF and their crucial, meaningful role in Israeli society.
Home Front Command Tests Teachers Before Schools Reopen
Yesterday, the Home Front Command, in cooperation with Magen David Adom and Israel’s HMOs, began conducting comprehensive corona tests for Israel's education staff. Teachers, ministry workers and education assistants are being tested in light of the return of first...
IDF and Rambam Hospital Open New Corona Ward
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Rambam Hospital, the Israel Defense Forces will establish two coronavirus wards on the ground floor of the hospital, which will provide a solution for verified corona patients with moderate morbidity, says Israel...
Peace in the Middle East, What does it mean for the IDF
This past Tuesday was a historic day for Israel. Israel made official peace and will trade embassies with two Gulf States - Bahrain and The United Arab Emirates. This new formation of diplomatic ties is the first with an Arab state since they made peace with Egypt in...
American Friends of LIBI Mourns the Loss of a Dear Friend
Last week, the American Friends of LIBI community suffered an enormous loss with the passing of Arthur Hurvitz on Aug 26th. The father of LIBI board member Karen Hurvitz, Arthur was a staunch supporter of Israel and displayed his support through many generous...
Is Israel on the brink of war with Hamas?
For almost two weeks, tension has been rising between the IDF and Hamas in Gaza. Hamas has been provoking and prodding at Israel by sporadically lobbing missiles and sending incendiary kites into southern Israel. The IDF has responded with targeted bombings of Hamas...