Bonded in motherhood, fortified by adversity Some 280 women from 15 countries came to Israel with Momentum to bear witness to the horrors of Oct. 7, 2023, and become "change agents." David Brummer May 29, 2025
Momentum mothers march in Israel in solidarity with hostages’ families The 80 mothers were part of Momentum's Unity Trip to show support for the country. Noa Amouyal Nov. 27, 2023
Mothers call for the release of the captives held in Gaza The Mom Force initiative was started by a Kibbutz Nir Oz woman whose children were kidnapped by Hamas. Amelie Botbol Nov. 20, 2023
The IDF will need to drastically update its multi-year program The Israeli military's Ma’alot (Ascent) strategy was formulated before Hamas's Oct. 7 attack. Yaakov Lappin Nov. 1, 2023
Former IDF chief of staff left his successor a network-based war machine The IDF’s definition of victory has been changed to mean maximum destruction of enemy capabilities rather than seizing land; Herzi Halevi’s challenge is to keep ground forces modernization programs going strong. Yaakov Lappin Feb. 14, 2023
Russian, Ukrainian mothers strengthen Jewish identity with Israel tour Momentum brought 200 Jewish mothers from Russia and Ukraine on a trip to Israel. Dec. 14, 2022
Mothers of IDF lone soldiers reunite with sons, daughters in Jerusalem Participant Kim Scop from South Africa, who hadn’t seen her son for four months, said “all of us understand that every day is a worry.” July 13, 2022
New IDF defense budget doesn’t mark end of struggle over military funds Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Sasson Hadad, a former financial adviser to the Israel Defense Forces’ Chief of Staff, said a gap exists of two billion to three billion shekels between the Defense Ministry’s request and the approved budget of 58 billion shekels. Yaakov Lappin Aug. 3, 2021
IDF seeks to fast-track revolutionary approach to lessening future rocket fire The Israeli military is developing a new system to intercept rockets at their ascent stage, using a network of sensors and missiles to destroy active enemy launchers within 10 to 15 seconds. Yaakov Lappin May 31, 2021
