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| October 30, 2012
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Greece & Israel Conduct Joint Military Exercise

The Greek Air Force & the Israeli Air Force recently concluded a 2-day exercise in Greece.

The joint Israel-Greek exercise took place as ‘Austere Challenge 12’, the IDF’s joint exercise with the U.S. Army, got underway.

By Elad Benari

 

The Israeli Air Force and the Greek Air Force recently concluded a two-day joint exercise on Greek soil, Channel 2 News reported on Monday.

According to the report, the Greek Air Force said that, as part of the exercise, F16i fighter pilots from both armies practiced dogfights, bomb raids and long term aerial refueling.

As Israel’s relations with Turkey cooled over the past few years – its relationship with Greece, including security cooperation, has warmed up. Continue Reading »

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| October 29, 2012
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Next Step Approved in Jerusalem for Homes for Retired IDF & Police

Peace Now says Israel has taken the next step in building new homes for retired police & IDF troops in Jerusalem neighborhoods.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

Israel has taken the next step in the process of building new homes for retired police and IDF troops in parts of Jerusalem restored to the city in the 1967 Six Day War. A plan to build the new neighborhood is being marketed to potential developers, according to the leftist Peace Now organization.

Construction in Gilo

Construction in Gilo – Reuters

A spokeswoman for the group, Hagit Ofran told the AFP news agency the Israel Land Administration released 180 units for development last week.  Continue Reading »

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| October 29, 2012
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IDF official: Int’l sanctions on Iran hurt arms flow to Hezbollah

Despite cutbacks, Lebanese militant group still in possession of extensive & advanced arsenal, according to an Israeli military source speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity

 

A top Israeli military official said on Monday that international sanctions against Iran are cutting its flow of aid and weapons to anti-Israel Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

Hezbollah supporters in Beirut, August 17, 2012.

Hezbollah supporters carry pictures of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, disappeared Imam Moussa al-Sadr, center, and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, left, in Beirut – Photo by AP

Even so, he says the Lebanese guerrilla group remains a potent force with an arsenal far larger and of higher quality than it possessed during a month-long war against Israel in 2006. Continue Reading »

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| October 26, 2012
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Three Amazing IDF Gadgets

Here are 3 brilliant gadgets 007 only wishes the Q Branch could supply him.

 

With the newest James Bond movie premiering in theaters today, the legendary agent once again makes headlines. But despite his infamous high-tech gadgets, Agent 007 is still no match for the Israel Defense Forces. Here are three brilliant gadgets Agent Bond only wishes the Q Branch could give him.

 

1. The VIPER (Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot)

This portable, lightweight robot was designed specifically for urban guerrilla warfare. Its special wheel system can literally change shape, so VIPER knows how to climb stairs, scale rocky terrain, or crawl into tiny spaces. Continue Reading »

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| October 18, 2012
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IDF generals argue over Israeli-Canadian ‘deserter’

While soldiers watching, Chief military prosecutor Efroni tells army’s Personnel Directorate head Barbivai her decision to release ‘draft-dodger’ half way before the end of sentence sends ‘wrong message’

By Yoav Zitun

 

A heated argument erupted on Wednesday between IDF Military Advocate General Brigadier General Danny Efroni and IDF Personnel Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Orna Barbivai over the latter’s decision to grant clemency to Yana Gorelik, the 30-year old Canadian-Israeli who was imprisoned for allegedly dodging the IDF draft.

Yana Gorelik Photo: Moti Kimhi

Yana Gorelik – Photo: Moti Kimhi

The argument took place following the traditional basketball game between IDF generals and former Maccabi Tel Aviv players during Combat Fitness Day at the Wingate Institute. Continue Reading »

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| October 16, 2012
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Electrocuted Palestinian Boy Taken to Settlers For Treatment

Parents of the severely injured child, go to Neve Tzuf, where Jewish medics stabilize 6 yr-old until ambulance evacuates him to Israeli hospital

Itamar Fleishman

 

A six-year-old Palestinian who was electrocuted was treated by Jews from Neve Tzuf on Monday after his parents, seeking medical attention, brought him to the settlement’s gate.

Palestinian boy evacuated from Neve Tzuf Photo courtesy of Neve Tzuf security chief

Palestinian boy evacuated from Neve Tzuf – Photo courtesy of Neve Tzuf security chief

The child, who sustained severe injuries, was treated by a medic who resides in the West Bank settlement. He was later evacuated to the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer for further treatment.

Neve Tzuf, which is located in the Binyamin Regional Council, has been at the center of tensions between local Jews and Arabs. Continue Reading »

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| October 15, 2012
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IDF Begins to Draft Hareidi, Ultra-Religious Youth

The IDF will draft hareidi ultra-religious 16-19 year-olds, but “will wait till after elections” for 20-28 year-olds, Defense Minister Barak says.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

The IDF will begin to draft hareidi-religious 16 to 19-year-olds, but “will wait till after elections” for 20 to 28 year olds, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

The IDF will send out the orders within the next few weeks, summoning about 15,000 hareidi-religious Jews for interviews at induction centers, Barak said at a Knesset committee hearing on Monday.

The IDF’s Netzach Yehuda combat battalion and the Shachar high-tech training unit were two of the hareidi service programs Barak said would be expanded to meet the increased recruitment of hareidi-religious Israelis. Continue Reading »

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| October 8, 2012
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IDF response to Hamas rocket fire & hits Gaza targets

The IDF retaliated to a barrage of rockets on southern Israel by Palestinian terrorists.

Palestinians claim 16 civilians injured by IDF strikes since Sunday.

 

The Israel Defense Forces struck a number of sites in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including one located in a mosque, in response to continued rocket and mortar fire by Hamas and Islamic Jihad toward southern Israel throughout the morning.

Maj. Gen. Tal Russo and Eshkol Regional Council head Haim Yalin.


GOC Southern Command Maj. Gen. Tal Russo with Eshkol Regional Council head Haim Yalin, October 8, 2012. – Photo by Eliyahu Hershkovitz

In a statement released Monday, the IDF spokesperson said that the IDF hit “a number of terror cells and targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in response to the rockets fired this morning toward territory of the state of Israel.” Continue Reading »

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| October 6, 2012
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Breaking News: IDF Intercepts UAV in Israeli Airspace

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was identified by the IDF penetrating Israeli airspace, then intercepted & destroyed by the Israel Air Force (IAF)

By the IDF

 

UAV that entered Israel airspace on what is believed to be a spying mission today. The UAV was monitored and then destroyed – Official Israel Air Force

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was identified penetrating Israeli airspace from the west this morning (Saturday, October 6), and was intercepted by the IAF at approximately 10:00 AM.

Protecting Israel’s skies. – Photo: IAF

The aircraft remained under the surveillance of IDF forces on the ground and in the air, including fighter planes. Continue Reading »

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| October 3, 2012
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Dozens of Syrians approaching Golan border cause evacuation

IDF: Possibility of armed suspects nearing border (without infiltrating) facilitates tourists being evacuated from Mt. Hermon.

The IDF evacuated tourists from the top of Mount Hermon Wednesday afternoon, after sighting dozens of possibly armed Syrians approaching the border in the Golan Heights.
Druse resident looks out at Syria from the Golan -Photo: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

Druse resident looks out at Syria from the Golan -Photo: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

The IDF said the suspects did not infiltrate the border into Israel. It was not clear whether they were armed.

Last week, mortar shells fired by the Syrian army strayed into Israel, striking northern Israeli farmlands.

The shells landed harmlessly in open fields, but exploded a short time after farmers were in the area. Continue Reading »

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| September 28, 2012
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VIDEO: The IDF Shuffle, one step at a time

In an approved IDF YouTube video, an Israel Air Force enlistee “shuffles” through his basic training.

By Israel Hayom Staff

 

A video recently uploaded to YouTube provides a unique look at the adaptation to military life that Israelis go through when they enter the Israel Defense Forces.

IAF enlistee Ron Bronstein “shuffles” through the IDF basic training process. – Photo: Video still

The video shows Ron Bronstein, an enlistee in the Israel Air Force, “shuffling” through the basic training process to the tune of LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem.

In the video, Bronstein dances in the midst of many mundane basic training backdrops that are all to familiar to Israelis who have done military service.

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| September 23, 2012
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Israel’s PM: Attack on IDF emphasizes importance of border fence

Prime Minister Netanyahu said IDF on Egyptian border prevented attack “that could have been much more deadly”

Sinai-based terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming it was in response to anti-Islam film.

By HERB KEINON, REUTERS

 

Friday’s clash on the Israeli-Egyptian border that left one IDF soldier and three terrorists killed just proves how important was the decision a couple years ago to build the 24-kilometer fence along the Egyptian border that is now nearing completion, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting - Photo: Pool/Emil Salman

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting – Photo: Pool/Emil Salman

Netanyahu, speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, said the fence – and the IDF activities along the fence – prevent not only the entrance of illegal migrants, but also the infiltration of terrorist cells.

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| September 23, 2012
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Egyptian based terrorist group claims credit over attack on IDF soldiers

Jihadist group, Ansar Jerusalem, says attack was linked to anti-Islam film, & the group ‘determined to discipline the Jews for their heinous acts.’

 

A jihadist group called Ansar Jerusalem has claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack on Israel Defense Forces soldiers along the Israeli-Egyptian border.

IDF soldiers by Egypt border - Hershkovitz - Sep 21, 2012

IDF soldiers by Egypt border – Hershkovitz – Sep 21, 2012
IDF soldiers by the Egyptian border, September 21, – Photo: Eliyahu Hershkovitz

In a statement published on Sunday, Ansar Jerusalem said the operation was a “disciplinary attack against those who insulted the beloved Prophet,” referring to a video denigrating the Prophet Mohammed that has sparked protests across the Muslim world. Continue Reading »

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| September 20, 2012
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IDF Kills 2 Gaza Terrorists, Foils Terror Attack

In joint op with the Shin Bet, the IDF foils a planned terror attack, as IAF aircraft kill 2 terrorists in Gaza.

By Elad Benari

 

The IDF, in a joint operation with the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), was able to foil a planned terror attack in Israel on Wednesday evening, as IAF aircraft struck and killed two terrorists in southern Gaza.

הג'יפ שנפגע ברפיח (צילום: רויטרס)

Vehicle was struck in Rafah – Photo: Reuters

The two terrorists, Ashraf Saleh and Anis Abu Elenein, were members of a group calling itself “The Al-Aqsa Defenders”, which the IDF said is supported by Hamas.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit confirmed the attack in a statement, adding that direct hits were identified. Continue Reading »

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| September 15, 2012
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IDF intercepts $2.5M Egyptian drug smuggling attempt

IDF troops discover 700 kilograms of hashish on Egyptian border, making this the biggest drug smuggling bust in 2012

By Ilana Curiel

 

IDF troops on Saturday uncovered some 700 kilograms of hashish near the Israel–Egypt border, making what was deemed to be the biggest drug smuggling bust this year.

The drugs, worth over $2.5 million, were divided into 28 packages and placed inside two off-road vehicles, which were deserted in the Ezuz region. The authorities were looking into the possibility that the vehicles were waiting to be picked up by smugglers on the receiving end of the deal. Continue Reading »

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