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[Watch]: Who Got the Best Shot? IDF and U.S. Army Compete in Joint Exercise
For the first time, an IDF combat camera team competed with their US Army and Marine counterparts in “ComCam”, a joint combat film competition. This is their journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh53hD3L7MM
IDF Tests New Pinpointed Rocket Alert System in Northern Israel
The Israeli military on Monday said it was testing a new, more exact incoming rocket alert system in the north of the country as part of a larger exercise taking place this week. Read more...
IDF Deputy Chief Of Staff To Take Part In NATO Military Committee Meeting
IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir will head to Brussels next week to represent Israel at a meeting of the NATO Military Committee, the alliance’s highest military authority, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Sunday....
HaTikvah: The Song of Hope (Like You’ve Never Heard It Before)
The hope that has accompanied a nation - enjoy this beautiful rendition of Israel's national anthem - like none you've heard before! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQCu9kl68Tg
On Israel’s 71st, We Celebrate One Simple Fact: We Are Here.
On Israel's 71st birthday, we celebrate one simple fact: we are here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDGjUMLEmvE
Memory, Loss and Rebuilding after Rockets Destroy an IDF Synagogue
In addition to the rockets that have fallen in Israel’s southern communities, a Hamas-fired rocket recently hit an IDF zone destroying a military synagogue. Read more..
Life on Both Sides of the Gaza-Israel Border During Clashes
PERSPECTIVES | Life has been hard on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border, where thousands suffer at the hands of hard clashes between the militaries. How do Palestinians in Gaza feel about it? How do Israelis see the conflict? ...
Israel Adds 96 to List of Fallen Soldiers Ahead of Memorial Day
Israel's Ministry of Defense released the new figure of those who have fallen for the Jewish state since 1860. The total count comes to 23,741 since 1860, according to defense ministry The MoD added 56 names to the list for the last year, and added 40 who have died...
Older Sister Protects Her Family from Gaza Rockets
Noy lives in Ashkelon, an Israeli city right near Gaza. As an older sister, she felt responsible for the safety of her little brother and sisters. She filmed this footage as she ran with them to bomb shelters more than 4 times in one night. ...
Rockets Ahead of Yom HaZikaron Highlight Significance of IDF and Burden They Carry
“As the week of holidays commence in Israel,” Grossman said, “we remember that our freedoms today are inextricably tied with the blood of our ancestors before us, as well as our soldiers who have given their lives to Israel. And finally, we hope that peace will come...