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An industry of intelligence-gatherers and air-force operations works behind the scenes, nipping threats in the bud and doing so without sparking major wars in the process.
Amid fallout from chemical weapons attack, Israel enforces its own red lines in Syria, while sending a message to Iran and Hezbollah.
The experience made them question stereotypes about Americans, contemplate their Jewish identity, and boost their pride about their own land and society.
As part of “Operation Living Together,” soldiers, including the Jordanian army, canvas the border area for places to construct natural wildlife corridors before a new border fence is constructed this year.
Gaza Division Rabbi Adiel Alexassi noted that soldiers protecting the Gaza border on Friday night were issued special personal Seder kits and matzah so they would not miss the holiday.
“Any state whose borders people tried to crash would act in an even more severe way than we did, and therefore the procession of hypocrites calling for a committee of inquiry must understand that there will be no such thing,” said Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
An IDF spokesperson said in a statement that, “the incident is currently being reviewed. There is no risk of leaked information.”
A Kuwaiti paper cites an “informed source” as saying Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jets crossed Syrian, Iraqi and Iranian airspace undetected.
On the eve of Passover, Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot answers questions about Gaza, the Palestinians, security, regional stability, peace partners and the future of Israel.
A group of rabbis, deans and teachers express concern over military policies they feel are not commensurate with Jewish values.
Everyone pitches in to do their part in a holiday that is about liberation. At that same time, they will stand on duty in the defense of the Jewish nation.
The Israel Defense Forces provides medical staff and treatment to a politically and militarily belligerent nation next door that’s deep in the throes of a civil war and humanitarian crisis. They do so because it’s the right thing to do.
