Yom Kippur War

State Archives releases summary of Yom Kippur War

50 Years since the negotiations on a Separation of Forces agreement, in Syria following the Yom Kippur War, PMO releases summary of Henry Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy between Assad and Golda Meir.

Egypt publishes documents from Yom Kippur War

The new cache of documents contains extensive details about the strategic preparations for the war and correspondence between military commanders.

Former Mossad head chooses most exciting moment in his life

Former Mossad head Zvi Zamir speaks to former Mossad agent Avner Avraham about the most exciting moment in his professional life

Israel is civilization. Its enemies, barbarism

The current war is black and white: the civilized against the barbarians. Opinion.

Music icon Yehoram Gaon rebukes protesters

The singer publically denounced protesters who tried to interrupt a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.

The 18 Day War: 50 years ago Israel was nearly destroyed

Heroism held the line, turning the tide to victory, but did not excuse the disastrous failures that nearly ended the State of Israel.Op-ed.

Revisionist historians hit on 50th anniversay of Yom Kippur War

A crucial and damning part of the Yom Kippur War scenario has been downplayed. Time to get it out to the public.Op-ed.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Wrong to assume the IDF is immune to the polarization'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Calling the younger generation not to enlist to a meaningful combat service is dangerous.

President Herzog:

'We are in a domestic state of emergency'

At the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War president called on the nation to overcome inner conflict.

Gallant warns Hamas: We won't hesitate to use our full force

Defense Minister warns Gaza terrorists over border riots during Yom Kippur War commemoration.

AI-powered duet:

IDF singer sings with the late Leonard Cohen

Orr Amrami sings AI-powered 'duet' with singer Leonard Cohen obm, who came to Israel especially to perform for soldiers posted at the front.

Pres. Herzog:

50 years after bitter Yom Kippur war, we are fighting each other

President Herzog addresses State Memorial Ceremony marking 50 years since Yom Kippur War, calls for Israelis to put aside their differences.

50 years after the Yom Kippur War - 3 Observations

Victory, Abie Natan's call to lay down arms, Sadat's intransigence, Kissinger's efforts..

Golda, the movie

I’ll get right to the point: Every Jew needs to see this movie. Op-ed.

'Where is the agreement?' The Yom Kippur War and Rav Kook

Tears rolled down my face, releasing the pain and bitterness bottled inside, softening the grief...from the horrible events I had witnessed.

Pres. Herzog:

'Israel-Saudi peace can be foundation for historic change'

President addresses recent events during a ceremony marking 50 years since the Yom Kippur War.

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.

Henry Kissinger:

'I'm worried about the concessions to the Saudis'

Former US Sec. of State discussed negotiations between the US and Saudi Arabia, the political situation in Israel, and the Yom Kippur War.

Rabbi Dov Lior:

Establish holiday to celebrate miracles of Yom Kippur War

Rabbi Lior says that despite the great losses during the war, there is still an obligation to thank G-d for the miracles that occurred.

Chief of Staff:

'Put differences aside, mobilize, and strike'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi promises that Israel's internal conflicts will not hamper its response to an attack.

50 years on:

Mossad reveals details about agent who exposed Egyptian plans

A new book reveals untold details about the Mossad's work before and during the Yom Kippur War.

Mossad director:

'We must not make light of the enemy, our strength is our unity'

Agency honors retirees who served in the war and reveals documents from original intelligence sources.

50 years later:

State Archives declassifies new documents on Yom Kippur war

New documents bring minute-by-minute accounts of the war that immerse viewers entirely in the drama and emotions of the time.

Israel and the "Kissinger Era" — A Zionist response

This is the man who said:“The best result [of the war] would be if Israel came out a little ahead but got bloodied in the process.” Op-ed.

Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday

First Jewish Secretary of State marked his 100th birthday. Watch a special interview for the Yom Kippur War Foundation.

Guy Nattiv defends casting Helen Mirren as Golda Meir

Israeli director says Mirren has 'got the Jewish chops' to play iconic Meir in film about Yom Kippur War, calls her 'very authentic.'

Anti-judicial reform:

Protesters steal old armored personnel carrier

Yom Kippur War veterans protesting the government's planned judicial reform towed the armored vehicle to a demonstration in northern Israel.

Leonard Cohen in the Sinai:

New TV series about Yom Kippur War concerts for IDF soldiers

Leonard Cohen’s trip to the Sinai Desert to perform for IDF soldiers during the Yom Kippur War is being turned into a dramatized TV series.

The Yom Kippur War shows Israel needs nuclear power, never Iran

Remembering the Yom Kippur War proves that what is needed is not a return to the 2015 agreement with Iran and its zero breakout time. Op-ed.

Nixon’s grandson rewrites Israel’s history

Christopher Nixon Cox appears to have a six-day gap in his historical memory. Op-ed.

Golda Meir: 'They've thrown us to the dogs'

Newly opened state archives reveal PM's pessimism regarding likelihood of obtaining foreign aid during Yom Kippur War.

'A surprise like the Yom Kippur War will never repeat itself'

President Isaac Herzog participates in Yom Kippur War memorial at Mount Herzl, marking 48 years since the war.

War and Peace

Though Egypt was eventually soundly defeated, they still celebrate the Yom Kippur War as if they were the victors. Op-ed.

IDF declassifies Yom Kippur War recordings

Several consultations with Prime Minister Golda Meir show the decision making process as the war went on.

Rare footage: Yom Kippur War in color

IDF Archive at Defense Ministry presents filmed scenes documented in color, most of them revealed for the first time with enhanced quality.

The Daily Portion:

An historic Yom Kippur

One thing was clear: this was one Yom Kippur that would not be forgotten.

Bennett:

COVID-19 handling 'failure of Yom Kippur War dimensions'

Former Defense Minister asks why it took almost four months to adopt his exact plan to deal with coronavirus.

Covid-19, China and Henry Kissinger

Our Soldiers Speak has chosen the wrong speaker

Grandpa Yitzchak's black beret

Forty-six years later after he fought in the Yom Kippur War, Grandpa Yitzchak gives his grandson a special present.

Golda Meir letter of condolence to bereaved families discovered

Golda Meir letter sent to bereaved families on eve of Yom Kippur War discovered.

46 years since the Yom Kippur War: A personal look at Israel's losses

Chief of Staff: We'll respond powerfully to any attack on Israel

Aviv Kochavi speaks at Paratroopers' Brigade ceremony: 'We need to be prepared and relevant to challenges, present and future.'

The unknown side of Kissinger: His war against Rabin

Tefillin from Golan Heights battle given to lone soldier

Family of slain IDF soldier Benny Hanani, who fell in the Yom Kippur War, donate his tefillin to a lone soldier who immigrated to israel.

Jason Greenblatt and camouflaging US pressure on Israel

Yom Kippur War vet reunited with his savior - 46 years later

46 years later, Yom Kippur War veteran reunited with man who saved his life.

Yom Kppur War archives:

Head of Military Intelligence: There will be no war

IDF releases minutes of General Staff meetings from day before Yom Kippur War, where assessment no war would happen was made.

'You were a symbol of Israel's revival in its land'

Yitzhak Drexler, one of the Yom Kippur War's last casualties, died Saturday in hospital. Hundreds accompany him on his last journey.

Perfidy?

Yom Kippur War veteran: 'The generals sold us out'

Yom Kippur War fighter tells of painful war experiences and discourse between generals he says reveaed secret plan that preceded war.

The reservists who blocked the Syrian tanks and were forgotten

With nine tanks, battalion commander in 9th Brigade attacked hundreds of Syrian tanks, but heroic campaign was forgotten.

Netanyahu apologizes for absence at Yom Kippur memorial

Prime Minister apologizes after no Cabinet member attends memorial ceremony for victims of Yom Kippur War.

Rare photos of Yom Kippur War on display for first time

Many photographs of the 1973 war have just been released to the public and are being transferred to Israel’s national library in Jerusalem.

Did the Soviets deliver nukes to Egypt in 1973?

United States went on high alert in October 1973 because of intelligence indicating that the Soviet Union was delivering nukes to Egypt.

Mourning for the passing of a 'hero of Israel'

Yanush Ben-Gal, Yom Kippur War hero who led troops to gates of Damascus and termed Arab Israelis a 'cancer,' passes at age of 80.

Ariel Sharon Accused of Insubordination During Yom Kippur War

42 years after it ended, more information has emerged on the tensions that dogged the IDF during the Yom Kippur War.

Watch: An Emotional Meeting on Kibbutz Beit Hashita

Chief Rabbi visits Kibbutz Beit Hashita and meets Hanoch Albleck, singer of legendary 'Unetane Tokef.'

Israeli Team Searching for Remains of Missing Soldiers in Egypt

Egyptian media reports first such Israeli delegation for four years; comes a day after Israel hands bodies of Har Nof terrorists for burial.

Rabbi Ronski: 'Spirit of Zionism...Helped Us Find Strength'

Rabbi Ronski reminisces about Yom Kippur War: 'We did not dance on Simchat Torah but kept mitzvah of keeping Jews in their land.'

Former IDF Intel Head Sheds New Light on Yom Kippur War Failures

Eli Zeira says Golda Meir's 'nonsense' exacerbated failure, laments 'Israel still doesn't understand the Arabs.'