Basic Training

Private vs Maj. Gen.

IDF recruit arrested during uniformed protest against Avi Bluth

Enlisted IDF soldier stages protest outside Central Command headquarters against Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, accusing him of persecuting Tal Yinon Derdik.

'I have never been so moved as I am today'

President Rivlin visits IDF's Havat HaShomer base for at-risk youth. 'The strength of the IDF is the belief that everyone can contribute.'

500 soldiers from 36 countries: 'The story of the Jewish People'

At Alon Education Center graduation ceremony held for 500 soldiers who immigrated to Israel to serve in IDF. 'This is a national mission.'

New recruits' hands burned because of direct order

New recruits in 401th Armored Brigade say during several basic training they underwent unreasonable hazing.

'He underwent a baptism of fire'

Police Commissioner Alsheikh praises officer fresh out of basic training for stopping terrorist near Ramallah on Friday.