Monthly Archives: December 2011

Israel Defense Forces: December 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

 The month of December was a stormy one in the IDF. Israel is in “the midst of regional turmoil in the Middle East that [the region] has not known for many years,” according to Major General Eyal Eisenberg, Head of … Continue reading →

Posted in Facts & Figures

Choose our Photo of the Year!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

2011 was an eventful year for the IDF. It was a year of hope, conflict, joy and sadness – all of which can be seen in the photos taken by the hard-working IDF photographers, who were at the scene during … Continue reading →

Posted in Facts & Figures

Three Years since Operation Cast Lead

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Between 2000 and 2008, more than 8,000 rockets and mortar shells were fired at civilians in Israel by the Hamas, a radical Islamic terrorist organization. This barrage of fire deliberately endangered the lives of over a million people. Three years ago today, on … Continue reading →

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The IDF Celebrates Hanukkah 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Looks like IDF soldiers had a joyous holiday season! Israeli troops ate 385,000 sufganyot (donuts) & lit 9,000 menorahs throughout Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Happy holidays from the Spokesperson Unit!

Posted in Facts & Figures

Terrorist Squad Involved in Attempted Terror Attack Targeted

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

A short while ago, in a joint IDF-ISA operation, a squad affiliated with recent terror activity was targeted in the Gaza Strip. The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, and will operate against … Continue reading →

Posted in Airforce, Press Releases