June/July 1976

A Jew Twice Born

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A Jew Twice Born

The day started typically enough. There was no hint that an encounter was about to take place — an encounter which would touch thousands of lives. I was mature for my thirteen years of age.

A Talk with the General

I remember being in my tank on the way from Jenin to the Jordan. It was Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock. I was resting, drinking some water, when someone opened the wireless.

Joel Of Jerusalem Jun/Jul 1976

Here in Israel the situation is very stressed. The Arabs want to show themselves strong against us. They have much people, and it is nothing for them to have a million killed. For us it is not so.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 9/17/26

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the 91st Division on Wednesday (16th) and warned that the war is not over, while stressing...

News Digest — 9/16/26

Most Israeli Jews plan to mark Yom Kippur through fasting, refraining from driving or attending a synagogue, according to new polling...

Why More Golan Druze Are Choosing Israeli Citizenship

For decades, many Druze living in the Golan Heights identified as...

Israel at War: Week 153

The adage “Politics makes strange bedfellows” can clearly be seen in the Middle East, especially regarding the negotiations with Iran...

News Digest — 9/15/26

Hezbollah terrorists are attempting to establish a presence within the boundaries of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon...

Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” Speech Sparks Backlash

Music artist Macklemore sparked backlash after accusing Israel of genocide...

News Digest — 9/14/26

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (11th) extended a Shana Tova - a happy New Year - to U.S. President Donald Trump...

News Digest — 9/11/26

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced Friday morning (11th) that a surprise exercise had begun in the Judea and Samaria Division...

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