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The Inspiring Story Of An IDF Corporal

The Inspiring Story Of An IDF Corporal

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...

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IDF Deployed In Equatorial Guinea, Provides Aid To Country

IDF Deployed In Equatorial Guinea, Provides Aid To Country

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...

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Colonel Reli Margalit Takes Command Of Alon Headquarters

Colonel Reli Margalit Takes Command Of Alon Headquarters

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...

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Honoring Those Who Honor The Fallen

Honoring Those Who Honor The Fallen

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...

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Rose of the Galilee Operation Underway

Rose of the Galilee Operation Underway

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 fight in the northern arena...

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401st Brigade’s Doomsday Scenario

401st Brigade’s Doomsday Scenario

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...

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Combat Engineering Corps Leave No Stone Unturned

Combat Engineering Corps Leave No Stone Unturned

Quite a few security challenges are encountered by the fighters in the IDF’s 603rd Battalion of their Combat Engineering Corps. The unit is deployed in Judea. Due to the complexity of the sector, the battalion launched a first-of-its-kind operation last week - with...

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