Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

What to do with captured weapons

Posted on November 17, 2024

The IDF is examining the possibility of establishing anti-tank units using the huge number of weapons and missiles seized from the Hezbollah terrorist organization, including tens of thousands of Russian Kornet and Iranian Almas anti-tank missiles. https://www.jns.org/idf-may-form-anti-tank-units-using-captured-hezbollah-materiel/

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The people of the book

Posted on November 10, 2024

169 books and publications have been printed about the war since Oct 7. The most topics are research studies (42 books); testimonies and stories of heroism (29); the effects of attacks, the hostages, the IDF & politics (30); religious (18), … Continue reading →

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Israel’s first legal camel race

Posted on November 10, 2024

Thousands of spectators watched Israel’s first-ever state-sanctioned camel race. The event, held near Ashalim some 22 miles south of Beersheva, was organized by the Bedouin community, in conjunction with the ministries of the Diaspora, Agriculture the Development of the Negev … Continue reading →

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Solidarity at NYC marathon

Posted on November 10, 2024

150+ runners in the New York City Marathon dedicated their race to raising awareness for the 101 Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Dubbed the “Run for their Lives” team, the runners wore t-shirts depicting the five … Continue reading →

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Judoka silver

Posted on November 10, 2024

Israeli female judoka Yuli Alma Mishiner (age 19) won the silver medal at the Zagreb Grand Prix (13 Sep 2024). https://www.ijf.org/judoka/64647 https://www.ijf.org/judoka/64647/results?results_rank_group=all

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Eden volunteers for IDF

Posted on November 10, 2024

Israel’s Eurovision singer Eden Golan was called up for IDF service (see here previously) but was rejected on medical grounds. Despite this, she has requested to serve in the military on a voluntary basis and is expected to continue her … Continue reading →

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United for Life

Posted on November 10, 2024

A short video showing highlights of United With Israel’s “United for Life” Jerusalem concert during the festival of Sukkot. It featured Israeli stars Ishay Ribo, Gad Elbaz, and Shmuel, and 3,000 attendees, raising vital funds for protective gear for first … Continue reading →

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Back in time in Jerusalem

Posted on November 10, 2024

As Israel turned its clocks back, Jerusalem’s events included an academic symposium at the Bible Lands Museum; the closing of the Kuma art exhibition, the Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem Academic Symposium, and the first award ceremony for Civilian Heroes of Oct … Continue reading →

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Gas royalties up 12.5%

Posted on November 10, 2024

Israel’s Revenue from natural gas royalties in the first half of 2024 was NIS 1.133 billion, up 12.5% from the first half of 2023. Further state revenue comes from taxes on profits of the oil companies. About half the revenue … Continue reading →

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A safer world

Posted on November 10, 2024

Israel’s Corsight (see here previously) is helping catch criminals and terrorists globally. Essex police (UK) used its  Live Facial Recognition technology to catch 5 criminals in August. Corsight has been implemented in Santa Rosa, a safe city in the Philippines. … Continue reading →

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