News for Army German Army Chief of Staff visits IsraelInspector General of the German Army, General Eberhard Zorn, visits Israel for the first time since taking office. How did Judaism, football and army change my life?Avi Eastman's journey includes a conversion while serving in the US army in Germany. IDF most vegan army in world1 out of 18 soldiers declare themselves vegetarian; in three years number of IDF vegans increased 20-fold. Haredi website in memory of IDF fallen crashes during sirenMore than 80,000 chapters of psalms said in initiative; Project site collapses from burden of those wishing to take part. Commentary. 'No excuses, please, arrest the Arab rioters immediately'Otzma Yehudit documents Arabs throwing rocks at children's tree planting in Yitzhar. Will security forces arrest them? Elor Azariya's next battleSince Azariya did not technically complete his full army service, he is not automatically eligible for his release grant. Elor's friends: We hope he is found 'not guilty' on appealElor Azariya's fellow soldiers released from regular army service show solidarity with convicted soldier released to house arrest. 113 haredi officers serving in the IDFDespite recent haredi protests against the draft , 2017 saw the percentage of haredi officers in the army rise by dozens of points. IDF on High Alert as Syria Fighting WorsensTroop force increased on the Golan Heights Monday afternoon as fierce fighting leaves Syrian general and many others dead. Ya'alon Defers Conscription of Hundreds of HaredimDefense Minister defers conscription of hundreds of hareidi yeshiva students, due to ongoing deliberations over enlistment. PM: 'Response to Assault is Conscript Increase'PM Netanyahu: "We will crack down on anyone who tries to terrorize civilians who are trying to fulfill duty to the state." Israel Probes Possible Attack From LebanonIsrael is investigating a possible overnight attack launched from Lebanon on the northern town of Metullah. IDF Training Aids Unit also Serves SocietyA visit to the IDF’s training aids unit, which makes a remarkable contribution to the army, to the economy and to the Israeli public. The IDF's Version of a GPS System“Tzayad" enables IDF units to share information on locations of friendly and hostile units, much like a GPS is able to find restaurants. Report: Top Syrian General DesertsOpposition sources in Syria said that a top Syrian army general, Mustapha a-Sheikh, has defected from his post. |
