Idf veteran

HRF petitions Lithuanian court to investigate Israeli dental student for alleged Gaza war crimes

In its March complaint to Lithuanian authorities, the HRF claimed that S.G. served in the “Vampire Empire” company of the 52nd Battalion in the 401st Armored Brigade.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
The new Israeli "Barak" tank
Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

Is the next round of musical chairs within senior IDF posts on the way? - analysis

One of the clear frontrunners for deputy IDF chief is Gordin, who was already in the race against Zamir for the top spot.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Renderings of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Sde Dov, North Tel Aviv. Credit: MYS Architects.

Israel to build new NIS 1.1 billion rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv

The Judisman Family Charitable Foundation will contribute NIS 200 million to the facility, which will include 540 inpatient beds, a hydrotherapy pool, green spaces, and a trauma clinic.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN

Scarred by real-life ‘Fauda’: Meet the champion for soldiers suffering with PTSD

Oren Or Bittoun gives speeches around the world urging veterans to talk about their experiences.

JANUARY 15, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Oren Or Bittoun

Rivlin recognizes disabled soldiers and victims of terror

"We could do more for you,” President Reuven Rivlin acknowledged, pledging: “And we will do more for you.”

DECEMBER 5, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and national chairman for the Organization of Victims of Terrorism Abie Moses

New program aims to make discharged soldiers 'ambassadors' for Israel

Founded by three former elite IDF soldiers, ISRAEL-is aims to reach 50,000 soldiers a year

NOVEMBER 14, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The founders of ISRAEL-is.

Bill to make state care for returned IDF captives

“Returned captives paid with their bodies and souls for the security of the state and its existence, and the state has the responsibility to help with their rehabilitation and welfare.”

JULY 7, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV
Gilad Shalit 521

Israel's alleged 1967 nuclear 'doomsday operation' plan to be revealed

Whether credible or not, the plans never came into effect as Israel emerged victorious from the conflict.

JUNE 4, 2017ByEYTAN HALON
ISRAEL AIR FORCE Mirage fighter jets train over Israel in 1967 before the Six Day War.

Former IDF chiefs form new movement

The former IDF generals who formed the non-political movement both insist they are not entering politics.

APRIL 3, 2017ByGIL HOFFMAN
Pnima party conference

Israeli Navy captain: ‘Hamas will never be able to surprise us’

‘Post’ tags along for joint navy and air force drill simulating medical evacuation of wounded.

FEBRUARY 19, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A YASUR helicopter hovers over a Super Dvora patrol boat during a joint navy-air force drill on Wednesday

Shloshim

FEBRUARY 9, 2017ByELIZABETH LEVINE
The Jerusalem Post

A voice from the past

Amos Horev, commander of the Hulda Convoy, talks about the battle by veterans against the plan to commemorate Rehavam Ze’evi in Sha’ar Hagai, military ethics, rules of engagement and leadership.

JANUARY 19, 2017ByEYAL LEVY
Amos Horev

A bike made for many

Disabled IDF vets bond with foreign cyclists: To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

NOVEMBER 10, 2016ByBARRY DAVIS
Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO)