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IDF Begins To Administer Covid Vaccines
This morning, the IDF's corona vaccination campaign begins with the opening of six vaccination centers nationwide: Marfa North, Marfa Central, Marfa South, Palmachim (Air Force), Betzet (Sea Arm) and Glilot. "The operation will be limited and will develop over time,"...
Interview Reveals State-Of-The-Art Tech In New Saar 6 Ship
In the coming weeks, after years of hard work and extensive preparation, the 3-member Magen missile ship will join Israel's fleet. The arrival of the Assault Ship 6 is considered a significant milestone in the process of arms intensification and in the effort to...
IDF’s Chief of Staff Receives First Covid-19 Vaccine
The Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Aviv Kochavi, was vaccinated today (Sunday) in the first of two vaccines required against the corona virus. He is the first to be vaccinated in the IDF. This is the opening shot for the vaccination campaign that will take place, led by the...
Strategy Arm Unveils New Emblem
Many people are familiar with the Israel Defense Force's insignias: the Golani Brigade's iconic tree, Israeli Navy's resolute anchor, the paratroopers' winged snake. Now, it is Israel's Military Strategy Unit's turn to receive their own unique symbol because, when it...
The IDF Delegation Returns From Honduras
During the seven days of operation, Israel's forces operated in the cities of San Pedro Sola and La Lima which were significantly damaged by the storms. The delegation of experts has formulated a series of professional recommendations for achieving control and...
Alon Headquarters Prepared For Winter Pandemic
As part of the preparations for this coming winter, when Covid-19 cases are expected to rise in their rate of morbidity, the IDF's Alon Headquarters is increasing the volume of corona samples to about 100,000 a day in the coming month. They will also double the number...
Home Front Command Delegation Sent To Assist Honduras After Devastating Hurricanes
The Israel Defense Forces' Home Front Command and the country's State Department have been and continue to assist cities in northwestern Honduras after a devastating hurricane hit the nation just a few short days ago. These units were joined by Central American...
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...