Monthly Archives: August 2010

60 Years of Women’s Service in the IDF, 18 Aug 2010

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

The following presentation outlines the role women have taken in the army throughout the history of the Israel Defense Forces. Women have always taken part in Israel’s growing military, from the founding of state in 1948 to the modern army … Continue reading →

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IAF Air Strike in Response to Mortar Fire from Gaza, 18 Aug 2010

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

The Israel Air Force struck a weapons manufacturing site in the central Gaza Strip, two weapons-smuggling tunnels and a terror tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip overnight. The attack is in response to the mortar shells that were fired at … Continue reading →

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IDF Soldiers Describe Guarding During Holy Month of Ramadan, 17 Aug 2010

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Three soldiers recount their training and experiences while working at checkpoints with Palestinians. The soldiers explain how they are taught to respect those crossing through and accommodate them during religious holidays such as Ramadan. Having been instilled with the IDF’s … Continue reading →

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Capt. Barak Raz Responds to Shameful Facebook Photos Uploaded by Discharged IDF Soldier, 17 Aug 2010

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Capt. Barak Raz of the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit responds to the disgraceful behavior of the former IDF soldier who uploaded shameful pictures to her Facebook profile. The pictures show the soldier posing inappropriately next to Palestinians who had been arrested. … Continue reading →

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Two IDF Soldiers Lightly Injured in Rocket Attack, 17 Aug 2010

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Two IDF soldiers were lightly injured from mortar shells fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip this morning, landing in the Eshkol Regional Council. The two were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment. An IDF force responded by … Continue reading →

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