Israel Defense Forces“Every Day is Memorial Day:” Cpt. Noy on Experiencing and Overcoming TragedyCpt. Noy, a team leader in the Hoshen Telecommunication Unit, will be honored by the major general of the C4i Corps with an award of…Apr 30, 20172Apr 30, 20172
Israel Defense Forces“Just like my father before me, I’m able to serve in the army and give back to my country.”As Muslims, Bedouin are exempt from Israel’s mandatory draft. In this personal letter by Sgt. Haitham, a Bedouin soldier talks about…Feb 21, 20171Feb 21, 20171
Israel Defense ForcesGet in on the action: add “IDFofficial” on SnapchatThroughout their compulsory military service, 18–21 year old Israelis have always been able to share their experiences with visiting…Sep 1, 20161Sep 1, 20161
Israel Defense Forces“You’re Alright. Don’t Change.” An IDF Soldier On Being Out, Gay, And ReligiousToday marks the beginning of LGBT Pride celebrations in Israel. To kick it off, we interviewed Cpl. Yehonatan, who serves in the foreign…Jun 3, 20161Jun 3, 20161
Israel Defense ForcesTo My Commander, My Second Father, My FriendStaff Sergeant O. wrote this letter to his commander who was killed during Operation Protective Edge in 2014.May 10, 20161May 10, 20161
Israel Defense ForcesMy Grandfather, The SurvivorI grew up with my grandfather’s Holocaust stories. When he was just 10 years old, the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia and sent him and his…May 5, 20161May 5, 20161
