IDF
In a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi names eight aspects of the country’s response to the nationwide pandemic that the military should assume responsibility for immediately.
“The residents of Bnei Brak are beginning to understand that we really are here to help them,” says IDF Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa, head of the Bnei Brak emergency coronavirus task force.
The deliveries are part of the Identity and Purpose Program, which provides spiritual items and activities focused on Jewish identity, traditions and holidays.
Air Force officer who organized the “Enduring Lightening” exercise over southern Israel tells JNS that significant learning occurred for the air crews involved.
Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, who went into quarantine after attending a meeting with a commander that later tested positive for the virus, “feels good and will remain in isolation until the end of the week,” says IDF Spokesperson’s unit.
Residents in Beirut heard the sound of warplanes right before the incident was reported.
“While we won’t be able to have our son with us for Passover this year, we know that he is staying safe and is in good hands with the IDF,” said Jordana, the parent of lone soldier Ari from Michigan.
Israeli Defense Ministry’s Tank Rehabilitation and Maintenance Center is churning out 1,400 pairs of protective goggles a day • “We are working at full strength to find creative solutions that will save lives,” says Maintenance Center commander Col. Udi Amira.
“The forces flew in two formations of four and communicated directly, as opposed to through an indirect channel.”
Israel’s Health Ministry prepares for worst-case scenario as pandemic claims 16th fatality • Defense Minister Naftali Bennett: If ventilators run short, will need protocol to help doctors decide who gets one.
First since coronavirus outbreak, it caused no injuries or damage • IDF deploys troops to help police enforce lockdown.
Defense official behind the Iron Dome program leads new coronavirus solutions taskforce • New application for remote diagnosis based on respiratory pattern under development • IDF would take part in potential future national lockdown; police would play lead role.
