Category Archives: Operation Room

Three Years since Operation Cast Lead

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

Between 2000 and 2008, more than 8,000 rockets and mortar shells were fired at civilians in Israel by the Hamas, a radical Islamic terrorist organization. This barrage of fire deliberately endangered the lives of over a million people. Three years ago today, on … Continue reading →

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Stretching a Helping Hand: IDF Aid Delegations

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

On December 5, the international community marked International Volunteer Day, a day that recognizes the contribution of volunteers. The IDF values the act of volunteering, and therefore sends its reserve soldiers on search and rescue missions abroad. IDF reserve soldiers rescue a Haitian … Continue reading →

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Watch: Gilad Shalit Reunites With His Family After Over Five Years

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

Gilad Shalit landed at an IDF base, where he was greeted by the Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and the IDF Chief of the General Staff. After meeting the officials he was finally reunited with his family, for the first … Continue reading →

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Personal Address from the IDF Chief of the General Staff

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

IDF soldiers and commanders, in regular and reserve service: On June 24th, 2006, Team 2, from the 188th armored brigade in the “Barak” division of the Infantry Corps left for operational activity along the Gaza border, near Kerem Shalom. During the … Continue reading →

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Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit Returns to His Home in Mitzpe Hila

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

A short while ago and after completing a secondary and thorough medical examination in a medical facility purposefully established on the premises, Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit and his family took off from the “Tel-Nof” IAF base. The family is … Continue reading →

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