Hi friends! Occasionally I find interesting stories about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In many ways, the IDF is not so much different than the American military. However, there are elements that are different, such as young Israelis being given positions of responsibility not often seen in the American military. Israeli "Lt Col Jonathan" provides …
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IDF Responses following Saturday’s Confrontation with Iran
As you know, Iran sent a drone into Israeli territory on Saturday, which was shot down by an Israeli Apache helicopter. The IDF retaliated by taking out the launch site and destroying key facilities on the Iranian airbase in Syria. Unfortunately, amidst those attacks, an anti-aircraft missile hit an Israeli F-16 fighter jet, causing the …
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BREAKING: Israeli F-16 Shot Down
Early this morning (Israel time) an Iranian drone was discovered crossing into Israel from Syria. An Israeli Apache helicopter shot down the low-flying drone and the IDF immediately retaliated by striking Iranian targets in Syria. In the midst of the action, an Israeli F-16 was hit by anti-aircraft fire in Syria and turned back toward …
Syria Media: Israel Conducted Airstrikes on Iranian Base near Damascus
On Tuesday night, Israel allegedly carried out airstrikes on an Iranian facility near Damascus, Syria. As is policy, Israel neither confirms nor denies the attacks, though Benjamin Netanyahu has stated often and clearly that Israel will not allow Iran to set up bases on Israel's border. Apparently, the attack targeted the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research …
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