paratroopers

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Haredi soldier explains laws of Sabbath to Minister of Defense

Shlomo Zilberman, a haredi IDF soldier, meets Minister of Defense Gallant and tells him about his army service and explains certain laws of keeping the Sabbath.

Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, paratrooper in famous photo, dies at 81

Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, photographed with two other soldiers by David Rubinger in 1967, passes away at age 81.

Menashe, A paratrooper in the Yom Kippur War

Many of us lost dear friends and relatives in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Memorial to a friend.

Singer surprises paratrooper ill with cancer for his birthday

An IDF paratrooper with cancer had always wanted to sing with music star Idan Amedi. His friends made his wish come true.

Good news:

Paratrooper wounded in Jerusalem attack opens his eyes

Family of paratrooper who was seriously wounded in attack near the City of David in Jerusalem says he has made progress in the last week.

Soldier steals weapon, commits suicide

The IDF has opened an investigation into the suicide of a soldier from the 98th Paratrooper's Division.

'First fallen paratrooper' to be buried in Israel after 73 years

Body of Martin Davidovich found 73 years after he died during a training accident in Czechoslovakia.

Watch: IDF parachutes into Slovenia in memory of WW2 fighters

Reenactment held of historic parachuting of Jewish WW2 soldiers on 100th anniversary of birth of Hannah Szenes.

'Am Israel chai': The new paratroopers at the Western Wall

Watch: Galei Zahal journalist publishes video clip showing how the new IDF paratroopers celebrated the end of their basic training.

Member of Haredi paratroopers: 'Today I won'

Paratrooper Joe Brikman writes about his journey, celebrates becoming a paratrooper, and promises not to stop 'till he gets to the top.'

Former US chaplain attends grandson's IDF ceremony

Grandfather served as rabbi and colonel in the US Army, grandson serves as religious paratrooper in the IDF.

Breathtaking account of Paratrooper's first jump

Jacob Katz from Florida: 'We jump, we crawl, and we run for the very strip of land that caught us when we were falling.'

Epheh Battalion Commander: Fighters ready for any challenge

Paratroopers from Battalion 890 - spearhead of the infantry - train together with Air Force aircraft, artillery, and armored forces.

'The cabinet is only good at talking'

Former Shas head Eli Yishai had harsh criticism for how Israel is handling the flare-up with Gaza.

Paratroopers allow Israelis to visit northern Israel

During Passover, paratroopers in Battalion 202 continue their constant efforts to ensure the border remains quiet.

Watch: Paratroopers train for deployment deep in enemy territory

Soldiers prepare for military operations abroad, including in enemy states far from Israel's borders.

Watch: Haredi paratroopers train on 'Eichmann Tower'

All-haredi paratrooper company conducts simulated drops from IDF's 'Eichmann Tower', prepares for their first set of real jumps.

Paratroop Reconnaissance Unit:

'The enemy's hiding, but we manage to surprise him'

Commander of Paratroopers' elite unit operating in Samaria in recent months: 'The less you hear about us, the better.'

Labor leader: Haredi boys can't touch their mothers

Labor leader shows his ignorance by claiming haredi soldiers earn 7,000 shekels per month, haredi boys cannot touch their mothers.

Army medic injects himself with morphine instead of patient

Paramedic treating soldier who lost part of his finger holds syringe upside down, injects himself with painkiller.

Watch: IDF paratrooper training

IDF paratroopers undergo rigorous trials to earn their wings.

An untold story of heroism from the 'arson intifada'

Paratrooper commander inspires new recruits with a story from his own experience during the recent 'arson intifada.'

Watch: Haredi paratroopers take the plunge

20 soldiers who performed their first parachute jump yesterday are part of the second draft cycle of the new haredi paratrooper unit.

200 pairs of new tefillin in honor of the Kotel liberators

The three paratroopers in the iconic Kotel picture were the impetus for a Chabad campaign funding 200 pairs of tefillin for IDF soldiers.

Jerusalem liberators monument vandalized

Vandals smash monument to fallen Paratroopers who liberated Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. City and Defense Ministry mobilize for quick repair.

50 Years Later:

Six Day War paratroopers return to the Western Wall

Deputy Foreign Minister visits Old City with the three paratroopers who were documented in the famous picture by David Rubinger in 1967.

Watch: First all-haredi paratrooper company sworn in at Kotel

One month after being inducted, haredi paratroopers sworn in at Western Wall.

Haredi youths train for all-haredi paratroopers unit

45 haredi youths participated this week in a preparatory program for the "Haredim Tzanhanim" (Hetz) unit, an all-haredi paratroopers unit.

Officer claims he tear gassed soldiers' tent 'out of love'

Paratroopers platoon commander on trial for throwing tear gas grenade into tent to punish sleeping soldiers.

Paratroopers ordered to hide in Jerusalem

Paratrooper recruits told on police orders to close bus curtains at Damascus Gate en route to Kotel ceremony; 'did we liberate Jerusalem?'

Watch: IDF Paratroopers Foil Attempted Ambush in Gaza

IDF paratroopers explain how they foiled an attempted ambush by terrorists in Gaza.

Soon in Gaza? IDF Paratroopers Train for Urban Warfare

Preparations underway for a ground offensive, footage shows.

Arabic Graffiti Scrawled On Paratrooper Memorial in Jerusalem

IDF paratrooper memorial in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood vandalized with the words "Allahu Akbar," in apparent nationalist attack.

Near Tragedy at IDF Parachuting Event

Video: Soldiers parachuted with their parents watching on the ground, but one chute failed to open.

For Father's Day: Sam's Story

The IDF put up a touching video of a surprise visit by a soldier's parents to his swearing in ceremony.

Chief of Staff Jumps in Maritime Father-Son Parachute Exercise

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz was among the senior officers and their sons who took part in the jump.

Officer's Promotion Nixed over Gas Canister Prank

Dep. Commander of Paratroopers 202nd Battalion threw gas grenade into room full of officers.

'Prepare for Ops You Read About in Books' -- Paratroopers Told

Paratroopers Brigade Commander tells IDF Website when war comes, it will come as a surprise.

Best Beatbox in the Field

An IDF paratrooper beatboxing during a break in an exercise conducted in the Golan Heights, March 2012.

Video and Photos: Paratroopers Conclude 'War Week'

Soldiers in the advanced training unit of the IDF’s Battalion 90 concluded their “War Week” in a final drill using live ammunition.

IDF Paratroopers Renew Brigade Jumps, Ground Attack in Drill

Photo Essay & Video: For the first time in 15 years, IDF paratroopers took part in a combined brigade jump and live-fire drill.