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| September 21, 2012
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IDF Inquiry: Terrorists exploited soldiers aiding infiltrators

I.D.F. inquiry reveals terrorists on Egypt border fired on security post as several soldiers left to offer water to African infiltrators. Netanel Yahalomi, 20, of of Nof Ayalon killed in the terrorist attack.

By Yoav Zitun

 

Hours after a deadly terror attack on the Israel– Egypt border, the chain of events which led to the killing of an Israel Defense Forces soldier and three terrorists on Friday afternoon is becoming clear.

An initial military investigation launched into the incident reveals that the terrorists took advantage of the arrival of African infiltrators and the fact that IDF soldiers left their post to offer them water. Continue Reading »

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| July 6, 2012
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Served in IDF? US universities want you!

As US MBA convention gets ready to open in Tel Aviv, experts say former IDF soldiers have clear advantage when applying to American programs

Ran Rimon

 

 

“Former IDF soldiers have a major advantage when they apply for MBA studies in the US as military personnel are held in high esteem in the US and are a symbol of commitment, loyalty and striving for success,” said Hila Yerushalmi, an educational advisor at the EducationUSA center.

Heading to school? Photo: Michael Kremer

Heading to school? Photo: Michael Kremer

The US MBA convention is set to be held in Tel Aviv over the weekend with the purpose of recruiting Israeli students to leading American MBA programs. Continue Reading »

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| June 14, 2012
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Ex-IDF soldier seeks Palestinian citizenship

Freshly discharged from army, 23-year-old Andre Pshenichnikov moves to West Bank refugee camp, says he wants to be part of Palestinian resistance

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In an odd twist to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian saga, a former IDF soldier has embarked on a new fight: He wants to renounce his Israeli citizenship and move to a Palestinian refugee camp in the West Bank.

Andre Pshenichnikov, a 23-year-old Jewish immigrant from Tajikistan, was recently detained by Israeli police for residing illegally in the Deheishe Refugee Camp near Bethlehem. There he told police that he wants to break all ties with Israel, give up his Israeli citizenship and obtain a Palestinian one instead. Continue Reading »

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| May 7, 2012
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Soldier Enlists in IDF Twice

Sgt. Efraim Disen, a combat soldier in the Nahal Brigade, completed his service and returned to U.S., then decided to do it again.

Sergeant Efraim Disen, an American Jew who became a combat soldier in the Nahal Brigade, has done what may seem impossible: he enlisted in the IDF twice.

Efraim Disen (left)

Efraim Disen (left) - IDF Website

The IDF Website reported that “For a long time, Efraim debated with himself about immigrating to Israel. When he finished high school in Chicago, he began to pursue studies in math and science and even completed a year and a half of university.

Disen told Rosa Lisninsky of the IDF Spokesman’s Unit, simply: “I decided that I wanted to enlist, so I enlisted.” Continue Reading »

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| May 1, 2012
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Southern Command honors outstanding Bedouin soldiers

Certificates of excellence awarded to soldiers and officers in recognition of their exemplary service in the IDF

Last week, in honor of Israel’s 64th Independence Day, a special ceremony was held at which officers and soldiers were awarded certificates of excellence in recognition of their service in the IDF. Among the awardees was Lt. Ibrahim Alhuashalah – who was presented with his certificate by the Chief of Staff – in addition to 10 additional soldiers from the Bedouin sector who were recognized by the commander of the Southern Command for their outstanding service in the field.

“I accept this honor for my activity throughout my military service, for this recognition that I do my work in the best way,” award recipient Sgt.

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| April 26, 2012
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Israel marks 64th Independence Day

Celebrations of 64 years of Israeli independence begin with lighting of beacons at annual ceremony marking end of Memorial Day; celebrations marred by accident at the site last week, in which IDF soldier Hila Bezalel, was killed.

Celebrations of 64 years of Israeli independence kicked off on Wednesday night with the lighting of beacons at the official ceremony at Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem, which also marks the conclusion of Memorial Day.

The official ceremony was marred by the fateful accident at the site last week, in which 20-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier, 2nd Lt. Hila Bezaleli, was killed  when a lighting rig collapsed during rehearsals for the Independence Day ceremony.

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| April 25, 2012
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Arab IDF soldier: I wanted to defend the country

East Jerusalem man, whose community doesn’t know he is in the army, to be honored on Independence Day.

 

For most soldiers, there is a period on their first weekend home from basic training when they strut around the neighborhood showing off their spotless dress greens, bursting with pride at the newfound maturity conferred by their uniform. That’s something that one soldier, who can only be identified as S., will never get to experience.

IDF soldier in thought - Photo: Israel Weiss

IDF soldier in thought - Photo: Israel Weiss

As an Arab living in east Jerusalem, S. does not even bring his uniform home with him. His neighbors do not know that he serves in the army, and S.

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| April 16, 2012
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‘Video may not be enough to convict officer’

Inquiry into skirmish between IDF officer, Danish activist underway. Investigators seek incident’s full video, depose witnesses; legalists doubt footage’s admissibility

The Military Police launched an official inquiry Monday into the incident in which Lt.-Col. Shalom Eisner struck a Danish pro-Palestinian activist with an M-16 rifle, over the weekend.

Admissible?

Admissible?

Eisner has been suspended pending the inquiry’s results. Investigators are now trying to obtain the full video depicting the incident.

The IDF maintains that the version posted on YouTube was heavily edited and did not show the events leading up to the incident, in which the activists assaulted IDF soldiers.

Investigators are also set to depose witnesses in the case. Continue Reading »

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| March 26, 2012
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Soldier says attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem

Home Front Command soldier evacuated to hospital with light injuries after being beaten on Jerusalem street

 

An IDF soldier sustained light injuries Sunday evening when he was attacked on Polanski Street in Jerusalem, Ynet reported.

The soldier, 19, was treated at the scene by volunteer paramedics and later evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. Police were scouring the area for the assailants, who fled the scene.

The soldier, who serves in the Home Front Command, was in uniform but was not carrying a weapon. He told police that two young Arabs had beaten him without any provocation on his part. Continue Reading »

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