Daily Archives: August 14, 2011

U.S. Marines Visit Israel for Training with IDF

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Last week, a company of US Marines conquered a module city in Israel’s Negev desert, the final act in a month-long tactical training session with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) infantry instructors. At the IDF Urban Warfare Training Center, the US … Continue reading →

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Israel Defense Forces Joins Facebook

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Today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched its official Facebook page. In addition to establishing a presence on Twitter, YouTube and Flickr, the IDF will now share information on Facebook regarding its activities in Israel, Judea and Samaria and Gaza. … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chief of the General Staff to Visit Israel

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The Chinese Chief of the General Staff, General Chen Bingde, will arrive today for a brief visit to Israel. Gen. Bingde is the guest of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, who will hold a festive … Continue reading →

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