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IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi (left) speaks to troops in southern Lebanon in a picture released on October 18, 2024 (Israel Defense Forces)
February 27, 2025, 12:07 pm
Even against beasts, the IDF must uphold its values
The IDF must demonstrate that even in the face of unspeakable horrors, it remains committed to its principles.
By Dr. Shuki Friedman
Allan Tissenbaum, left, Uri Zakai-Or, Charlene Tissenbaum and Karen Gal-Or gather at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on Oct. 1. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 2, 2024, 5:10 pm
IDF reservist recounts a year of combat, lost friends and wanting the hostages home
Uri Zakai-Or walks Pittsburghers through timeline of service, gifts listeners new insight
By Adam Reinherz
Nathan Hoffman and his children, Aliza, Ruti and Eitan, deliver meals made by Yehudis to IDF troops. (Photo provided by Marlene Silverman)
August 27, 2024, 10:54 am
Pittsburgh native cooks up a difference for IDF troops
“It’s amazing how much of an impact one person can make on so many people,” he said.
By David Rullo
Completion of Torah Scroll (Photo by Israel Defense Forces, courtesy of flickr.com)
July 24, 2024, 9:54 am
Haredim aren’t Israel’s only draft dodgers
Too many Israelis are already avoiding the military — and they’re not Haredi.
By Josh Feldman
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi (left) meets with the head of the 99th Division, Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram in Gaza City, July 9, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 11, 2024, 12:31 pm
Failure and slaughter: IDF’s Be’eri probe shows army’s colossal errors, residents’ bravery
Investigation into Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of kibbutz, where 101 civilians and 31 security personnel died, finds disastrous response by military amid battle against hundreds of terrorists
By Emanuel Fabian
Troops operate in the Gaza Strip in an undated photo released by the military on Feb. 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Israel Defense Forces)
June 25, 2024, 1:20 pm
In historic ruling, High Court says government must begin drafting Haredi men into IDF
Unanimous decision also says state is barred from financially supporting yeshivas whose students are eligible for the draft, noting, ‘Burden of inequality is more acute than ever’
By Jeremy Sharon
Dr. Laurie Wasser and Yisrael Klitsner speak to Pittsburghers on Jan. 30. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
February 1, 2024, 10:26 pm
Former Squirrel Hill couple returns from Jerusalem to talk about Israel-Hamas war
Dr. Laurie Wasser and Yisrael Klitsner visit Pittsburgh, deliver heartfelt message to friends
By Adam Reinherz
January 24, 2024, 9:43 am
Returning to campus from Israel with pride
Amid tragedy, there is always room for grief.
By Jacob Wecht
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi holds an assessment at the IDF Southern Command in Beersheba, October 8, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 9, 2023, 9:39 am
Heavy rocket fire on central, southern Israel; 300,000 reservists mobilized in 48 hours
5 injured by barrages in Ashkelon, Ashdod; IDF sees fastest call-up of reservists in its history; IDF claims control of all border towns, but says terrorists may remain
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
An M-16 rifle and magazines used by the terrorists were located inside the vehicle (Photo posted by Israel Defense Forces on X)
October 5, 2023, 9:30 am
5 officers hurt, including 3 seriously, in West Bank clashes with Palestinian gunmen
Border Police forces were hit by shrapnel from own grenade during raid in Tulkarem camp; troops shoot dead 2 Hamas assailants who targeted Israeli driver on nearby highway
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli security at the scene of a truck ramming terror attack near Maccabim in central Israel, Aug. 31, 2023. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)
August 31, 2023, 9:48 am
Palestinian rams truck into group of Israeli soldiers, killing one and injuring five
A 41-year old West Bank Palestinian man with a permit to work in Israel, swerved and hit the soldiers on the Israeli side of a checkpoint on the border of the West Bank.
By Ron Kampeas
(Image by Christine Schmidt from Pixabay)
April 8, 2023, 10:32 pm
IDF: 6 rockets fired from Syria at Golan Heights; military retaliates with strikes
Three projectiles land in Israeli territory in 2 separate barrages, causing no casualties or damage
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
An IDF Home Front Command soldier prepares a shipment of aid and equipment for the search and rescue team departing to assist Turkey in the wake of a deadly earthquake on February 6, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 6, 2023, 6:55 pm
‘Great privilege to reach out to our neighbor’: IDF aid delegation heads to Turkey
150 search, rescue and medical experts to depart after survey team scans areas affected by deadly earthquake in southern part of country; IDF field hospital approved if needed
By Emanuel Fabian
Einav Mayer, Shahar Kurlander, Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, Bar Zeevi, Michal Deker and Efrat Mishani. Photo by Adam Reinherz
November 1, 2022, 8:22 am
Major General (Res.) Doron Almog fights for love as new JAFI chairman
'We need to spread more love in our world; and love starts with the slightest relationship between people, between you and your loved one.'
By Adam Reinherz
Retired Major Dr. Roee Singer. Photo courtesy of Roee Singer
May 31, 2022, 8:42 am
Two Lebanon wars, Operation Defensive Shield: A native Pittsburgher’s duties as IDF doctor
Shepherd Singer left Squirrel Hill for Israel decades ago only to return with a new name, profession and as a decorated war hero.
By Adam Reinherz
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