One in five combat soldiers is a woman
The IDF has reported that women now account for 20% of troops serving in both active and reserve combat units. It highlighted efforts to integrate women into additional roles and units.
Honoring Oct 7 victims at the highest level
Minyan Everest, a group of Jewish climbers, pray and unfurl a banner of 7th Oct 2023 victims’ names at the top of the highest mountains. On one climb their sherpa guides told them that Hamas had murdered 10 of their fellow Nepalese in the attack. Their names were on the banner.
Movie about female tank brigade heroines
On 7 Oct 2023, Israel’s first all-female tank unit (see previously) pitted their three armored vehicles against hundreds of Hamas terrorists in a battle lasting over 17 hours. The story of these fearless female soldiers is now to be featured in a new movie, entitled “Tankistas”.
Israeli hospitals innovate to rehabilitate
One of Israel’s major achievements post 7 Oct 2023 has been how Israeli hospitals have developed protocols for treating the 139 returning hostages from Gaza. They had to cater for children who had suffered abuse and adults suffering severe psychological and physical injuries.
Edan returns
In a moment of profound relief and national significance, Edan Alexander an Israeli-American IDF soldier was freed after 584 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza. His return marks the first release of a male IDF soldier kidnapped on Oct 7 2023, and the last known living American hostage held by the terror group.
Lag B’Omer
In advance of his appearance at Tzfat’s Lag B’Omer festival, popular rapper Nissim Black implored world Jewry to spread more light as the most powerful way forward to vanquish its enemies. Meanwhile, thousands celebrated Lag B’Omer in Meron, northern Israel.
The miracle of Israel’s rebirth
We are the people of Israel – a people of hope. An inspirational hi-tech video.
One of the best
Ted Belman, editor of IsraPundit, has passed away at the age of 87. His relentless activism on behalf of the Jewish State will be sorely missed. Thankfully Peloni is continuing his legacy as the new editor.
Declaration Day
The Israel Forever Foundation hosted a gala celebration at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem on Declaration Day, May 14, the 77th anniversary of Israel’s establishment. 18 foreign ambassadors were joined by dozens of Jewish organizational leaders, Israel activists, journalists and social media influencers.
Restoring the Little Western Wall
Israel has begun renovation and maintenance work at the Little Western Wall, a lesser-known section of the Western Wall located in the (sensitive) Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. The section of Herodian-era wall is just 190 yards north of the main plaza, adjacent to the Iron Gate.