Veterans
Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80
Hetz (Haimovitch) was 21 when he fought at Ammunition Hill, becoming one of the figures most closely associated with the historic battle for Jerusalem's liberation.
Brad Pitt on screen, retired IDF combat dogs in the seats
FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots
Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges
Veterans' Day: Afghanistan vet reflects on US withdrawal - opinion
Micah Quinney Jones dedicated years to service in the US army. The US withdrawal from Afghanistan has left him with conflicting emotions.
Building Jerusalem’s ‘other’ wall, one honoree at a time
As the United States celebrates Veterans Day, Israel’s Ammunition Hill, the battle site that led to Jerusalem’s reunification, adds its 500th honoree on Jewish National Fund-USA’s Wall of Honor.
IDF disabled veterans to share stories with schoolchildren
During IDF Disabled Veterans Appreciation Month, students will attend ceremonies, lessons and meetings with veterans to learn more about them.
This veteran doctor has saved the lives of thousands
Raised in New York City, Dr. Bernard Kabakow completed his graduate studies at Harvard University and then did his medical training at the University of Vermont Medical School.
Hundreds of disabled IDF veterans protest by Knesset, Defense Ministry
Promised reforms for the rights of disabled veterans have been stalled as the Finance and Defense ministries squabble over budget.
IDF disabled veterans group sets up protest tent at Knesset
The reform, called "One Soul" is designed to improve the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled IDF veterans.
Disabled IDF veterans protest as Saidian remains in critical condition
Caregivers announce that they would be holding a full strike of services until the Defense Ministry fixes issues with their working conditions.
IDF vet's self-immolation leads to protests outside Defense Ministry
The protests demanded there be changes in the defense ministry's rehabilitation program, claiming it "provides disabled veterans with poor treatment and steals their rights."
Disabled IDF veteran sets himself on fire outside Defense Ministry
MDA medics classified him as being in severe condition and suffering from intense burns which cover his entire body.
Israeli Air Force officer, 105 years old, promoted to Colonel
The IDF said in a statement that Alex Ziloni has given “many decades of dedication to the State of Israel.”
