![]() Epheh Battalion Commander: Fighters ready for any challengeParatroopers 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 IsraelDuring Passover, paratroopers in Battalion 202 continue their constant efforts to ensure the border remains quiet.![]() Watch: Paratroopers train for deployment deep in enemy territorySoldiers 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.![]() '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 mothersLabor 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 patientParamedic treating soldier who lost part of his finger holds syringe upside down, injects himself with painkiller.![]() Watch: IDF paratrooper trainingIDF 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 plunge20 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 liberatorsThe 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 vandalizedVandals smash monument to fallen Paratroopers who liberated Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. City and Defense Ministry mobilize for quick repair.![]() Six Day War paratroopers return to the Western WallDeputy 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 KotelOne month after being inducted, haredi paratroopers sworn in at Western Wall.![]() Haredi youths train for all-haredi paratroopers unit45 haredi youths participated this week in a preparatory program for the "Haredim Tzanhanim" (Hetz) unit, an all-haredi paratroopers unit.![]() Officer 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 JerusalemParatrooper 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 Ambush in GazaIDF paratroopers explain how they foiled an attempted ambush by terrorists in Gaza.![]() Soon in Gaza? IDF Paratroopers Train Urban WarfarePreparations underway for a ground offensive, footage shows.![]() Vandals Deface Paratrooper MemorialIDF paratrooper memorial in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood vandalized with the words "Allahu Akbar," in apparent nationalist attack.![]() Near Tragedy at IDF Parachuting EventVideo: Soldiers parachuted with their parents watching on the ground, but one chute failed to open.![]() For Father's Day: Sam's StoryThe IDF put up a touching video of a surprise visit by a soldier's parents to his swearing in ceremony.![]() IDF Chief Jumps in Maritime Parachute ExerciseLt. Gen. Benny Gantz was among the senior officers and their sons who took part in the jump.![]() Officer's Promotion Nixed over Gas Canister PrankDep. Commander of Paratroopers 202nd Battalion threw gas grenade into room full of officers.![]() Commander: Prepare for Ops You Read About in BooksParatroopers Brigade Commander tells IDF Website when war comes, it will come as a surprise.![]() Best Beatbox in the FieldAn IDF paratrooper beatboxing during a break in an exercise conducted in the Golan Heights, March 2012.![]() Paratroopers' 'War Week' ConcludesSoldiers in the advanced training unit of the IDF’s Battalion 90 concluded their “War Week” in a final drill using live ammunition.![]() Video: IDF Paratroopers Drill Brigade JumpsPhoto Essay & Video: For the first time in 15 years, IDF paratroopers took part in a combined brigade jump and live-fire drill. |