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Mission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesWomen in Combat: An IDF Commander’s StoryIn this Women’s Equality Day episode of Mission Brief, we sit down with Staff Sergeant T, a lone soldier who joined the IDF’s Field Intelligence Corps as a commander in the 595 battalion, after she moved from Cleveland to Israel in 2022. She shares her journey from moving to Israel to becoming a combat commander on Israel’s northern border. We dive into her experiences in training, the challenges of leading soldiers 24/7, and what it means to be a woman in a combat role. With honesty and pride, she reflects on the values that guide her, the importance of her mi...
2025-08-2609 min
Mission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesDaily Brief: Inside Operation Rising LionIn this episode of Mission Brief, IDF International Spokesperson LTC Nadav Shoshani joins Captain Tammy to break down the launch of Operation Rising Lion- Israel's largest and most complex preemptive strike to date. We cover why the IDF acted when it did, the evolving Iranian nuclear threat, the scale and scope of the mission, and how Israel’s home front is responding with resilience. Get a clear, inside look at one of the most significant security developments in the region’s modern history.
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FIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Gadi Ezra, Former Director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Unit - June 17, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Gadi Ezra, an IDF reservist, human rights attorney, and the former Director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Unit for the Prime Minister's Office. Gadi provides his expert insight on Israel's incredibly successful military offensive against Iran. He highlights the disparity of human rights concerns between where Israel and Iran target their respective strikes, as well as the importance of distinguishing between the Iranian people and their current government. Finally, Gadi and Steve discuss the broader geopolitical context of this conflict as well as how the specific circumstances of Israeli society impact the...
2025-06-1725 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - June 15, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss Israel’s air strike against Iran on June 13th, and the ensuing war. Jonathan breaks down the Israeli Air Force’s onslaught, or as Jonathan described it, a blitzkrieg-like attack, heavily crippling Iran’s nuclear facilities and defense capabilities, eliminating Iran’s top military personal and eliminating Iran’s top nuclear program personnel. Jonathan believes that, contrary to President Trump’s statements, the United States has supported this attack and was involved to some degree with...
2025-06-1538 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Orna and Ronen Neutra, Parents of Hostage Capt. Omer Neutra z"l - June 8, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil speaks with Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of fallen soldier Capt. Omer Neutra z"l, whose body is being held in Gaza by Hamas. This meeting was pre-recorded on American Memorial Day. Orna and Ronen describe who Omer was as a person during his short, but meaningful life. They detail what inspired him to join the IDF as a lone soldier despite his educational opportunities in the United States and his extraordinary commitment to Israel. Omer's parents elaborate on their Holocaust survivor parents and how they influenced his life before finally describing the...
2025-06-0852 min
Mission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesDefense: a history of 77 yearsIn this episode of Mission Brief, Captain Masha sits down with Omri from the IDF History Department to explore the major milestones that shaped the Israel Defense Forces over 77 years. From the chaotic beginnings of 1948 to the bold rescue at Entebbe, and from the Six-Day War to modern-day humanitarian missions, this episode dives into the pivotal moments that built one of the most battle-tested militaries in the world.Hear how the IDF transformed from underground militias into a professional army, how wars like Yom Kippur and Lebanon shaped its doctrine, and how international operations...
2025-05-2622 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Alon Penzel, Author, Activist, Former IDF Spokesperson - May 25, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes author, social activist and former FIDF spokesperson for the foreign press in the Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Alon Penzel to discuss the atrocities of October 7th, and the world’s denial of these atrocities. Alone discusses his imperative work of documenting and scientifically and empirically proving the atrocities that occurred, and has done everything he can to ensure the international community understands what happened that day. WARNING: Some of the content on this briefing may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer disc...
2025-05-2534 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Dr. Lucian Tatsa Laur, former Head of IDF Mental Health Dept. - May 4, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, former Head of the Mental Health Department in the Israel Defense Forces and current Head of the new Trauma Rehabilitation Center at Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital, to discuss his groundbreaking work in the field of PTSD and mental health treatment for combat soldiers. Dr. Laur described his experience on October 7th, learning about the attack while on the phone with a wife of one of his patients who was outside of the house fighting terrorists at the time. Dr. Laur explains how the trauma of October 7th erupted the I...
2025-05-0454 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Dir. of Jewish Outreach Center - April 27, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Director and Founder of the Jewish Outreach Center in Ra’anana, and father of IDF Sgt. Ari Weiss HY”D, to discuss Rabbi Weiss’ journey making Aliyah, and being the father of a fallen solider. Rabbi Weiss recounts his son Ari’s challenges trying to get into an elite anti-terrorist unit in the IDF, initially struggling but ultimately becoming an explosives expert and a sharpshooter. Ari, Rabbi Weiss explains, was in demand and was flown about into the field on many missions. Ari fell in battle in Nablus at the age...
2025-04-2733 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Shai Bernstein, American-Israeli IDF Reservist - March 30, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Shai Bernstein, an American-Israeli IDF Reservist who just completed his third round of reserve duty, to discuss his experiences over the course over the last 365+ days going back and forth into the field of battle. Shai served as an officer and a captain and officer in Givati, beginning his active duty in 2003. Shai was living in Riverdale when October 7th broke out, having received reports in synagogue about what was happening. He immediately booked a ticket to return to Israel and join his unit. He arrived with his gear in the kibbutzim...
2025-03-3045 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan - March 23, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the current situation in Gaza and the multi-front war. Nadav reminds us that Israel is still dealing with a 7-front war, despite the tremendous progress in each front since the war began on October 7th. In Gaza, there remains 59 hostages, and Hamas has begun to rebuild its ammunition and missile stores, as well as its terrorist operatives. The recent ceasefire contributed to Hamas’ rebuilding efforts significantly, and has culminated in recent rocket fire targeting dozens of cities in Israel. The IDF has made significant progress in...
2025-03-2346 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing Ari Sacher, Rocket Scientist, RAFAEL - March 2, 2025_1FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Ari Sacher, rocket scientist for RAFAEL, to discuss the current state of Israel’s multi-front war. Ari explains that, militarily, the combat has significantly dissipated. Ari also goes into details regarding Israel’s response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack that occurred months ago, explaining that Israel set back Iran’s ballistic missile production capabilities immensely via a successful airstrike. Ari also explains Israel’s capability to defend against Iran were they to decide to launch their missiles stockpile at Israel, and against Hezbollah’s Almas missiles. Israel has done a stellar job...
2025-03-0238 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Ruby Chen, Father of Itay Chen - February 23, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, a 20-year-old IDF soldier and U.S. citizen, who likely fell while defending his military base on October 7th, and who is still being held by Hamas in Gaza. Ruby describes Itay's life, personality, hobbies, and values. He relates what the family now knows about Itay's experiences and actions on October 7th, and the family's journey in learning about what happened to him following that fateful day. Ruby also tells Steve about his political advocacy in trying to get the hostages, both alive and deceased...
2025-02-2330 min
Mission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesSpecial Episode: 500 Days of WarFor 500 days, Israel has been fighting a war on multiple fronts. In this special episode of Mission Brief, we spoke with soldiers from Lotar, the IDF’s elite counterterrorism unit, who have been on the front lines since October 7.Lotar has played a crucial role in eliminating threats and protecting civilians. Hear firsthand accounts of their most intense operations, the challenges they’ve faced and what it takes to be part of one of the IDF’s most elite units.
2025-02-1719 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: The current state of war with Brig. Gen. Nitzan Nuriel - January 19, 2025FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, to discuss the current state of Israel’s multi-front war. By Gen. Nuriel’s count, Israel is fighting a 9-front war. In Lebanon, the new president appears to be delivering positive messages, but it’s too soon to make a definitive judgement on him. And, with the pending ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, Gen. Nuriel believes that Syria will become the new hub of Hamas, which will create new problems for Israel. With that said, there is good news coming from Iraq, as they no longer want a...
2025-01-1932 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing - 2024 in Review: A Transformational Year - January 5, 2025FIDF CEO Steven Weil walks us through the year 2024, a rollercoaster year for Israel and the IDF. Steven walks us through the progress Israel has made in its mission to eliminate her surrounding threats. However, Steven reminds us that while progress has been made, Hamas is still operative, and still using its civilian population as its first line of defense, and civilization homes and institutions as headquarters and weapons storehouses. With that being said, the FIDF has been integral to supporting IDF soldiers in a variety of ways, such as equipping medical trucks with the tech and gear it...
2025-01-0549 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: The Real Story of Chanukah and Its Ramifications for Israel in 2024 - December 22, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil discusses the story of Chanukah, contextualizing it within the current multi-front war, the power struggle in Syria, and the rapidly evolving Middle East. Steven gives a sweeping Jewish historical overview of the First and Second Temple eras and the region that is now Syria, all the way to modern history, elucidating the evolution of the Israeli Jewish population from its humble beginnings as an economically meager, to growing into a one of the most dynamic economies in the world, at the cutting edge of a wide array of disciplines. Steven explains that the seemingly miraculous...
2024-12-221h 15FIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: War Update with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan - December 15, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the seismic shifts that have occurred over the last week in the Middle East as a result of the fall of the Assad regime. Nadav explains that Syria has been fractured for years, split between Assad’s regime, Hezbollah, Kurds, Turks and other rebel and jihadist groups. The situation is very fragile. The IDF immediately implemented its plan to destroy chemical weapons storages and factories, airbases artillery and weapons stores, with the goals of keeping them out of the hands of the var...
2024-12-1543 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: War Update with Amichai Stein, Political Correspondent for Kan 11 IPBCFIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Amichai Stein, Political Correspondent for Kan 11 IPBC to discuss the hostage situation and a variety of other current challenges for Israel and the IDF. Amichai begins the discussion by pointing out the stark contrast between being a journalist in Israel and being a journalist in the US, and how dramatically his job has changed over the course of the last year. The question, Amichai explains, is what is the goal of Hamas, and what are they willing to walk away with at this juncture. Would they even consider a hostage deal after l...
2024-12-0842 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Update on Israel's Multi-Front War w/ Eric Mandel, Founder and Director of MEPINFIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Eric Mandel, Founder and Director of the Middle East Political and Information Network (MEPIN) to discuss Eric’s analysis on the current war. Eric expresses cautious optimism in regards to the recently negotiated ceasefire in the north between Israel and Hezbollah. The optimism stems from Hezbollah’s motive to agree to the ceasefire, namely, the embarrassment and devastation they’ve weathered from the IDF and the Mossad taking out much of their fighting force and leadership. The cautiousness comes from Israel’s motives to agree to the ceasefire, namely, the exhaustion of the soldi...
2024-12-0145 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Update on Israel's Multi-Front War with Tommy Reuveny, Israeli Olympic Gold Medal Winner & IDF Reservist - November 24, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Israeli Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Reuveny to discuss his experience being an Israeli olympian during the war, traveling the world as an Israeli Jewish athlete, and what it meant to him to be the only Israeli gold medalist in the 2024 olympics. Tommy explains that October 7th occurred shortly after the olympic trials. Tommy’s brother is a IDF soldier for an elite unit. He arrived on the scene in the morning of October 7th. After three days of anxiously waiting, Tommy got word that his brother was okay. While training was difficult for...
2024-11-2430 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Update on Israel's Multi-Front War with Maj. Gen. (RES.) Nadav Padan - November 17, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (RES.) Nadav Padan to provide insight on Israel’s multi-front war. General Padan provides a brief update on the war in the south, which, as he explains, is in its final phases. While Hamas has already been neutralized, the IDF is now battling against small independent groups of terrorists, while working to locate and rescue the remaining hostages. The neutralization of Hamas perhaps renders the hostage scenario even more complex, as the small independent groups have nothing left to lose, other than their lives, with the hostages being the only th...
2024-11-1727 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Update on Israel's Multi-Front War with Gen. Nadav Padan - November 3, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (RES.) Nadav Padan to provide insight on Israel’s multi-front war. Maj. Gen. Padan explains that Iran’s strategy is drag the war out as much as possible to create a war of attrition. Their goal is to break the spirit of the IDF and the Israeli people, and to increase pressure on the Israeli government to end the war. While both Hamas and Hezbollah will likely not be entirely eradicated, as they are both more akin to ideas than groups, their artillery and operational capacity has been devastated by the...
2024-11-0344 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: The current state of war with Brig. Gen. Nitzan Nuriel - October 27, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, to discuss the current state of Israel’s multi-front war. Brig. Gen. Nuriel explains that the current mission in Gaza is to ensure that Hamas will not be able to regain power in the region. He believes that this mission is going to take a significant amount of time, barring a surrender of Hamas and reaching an agreement to release the hostages. The IDF’s primary goal in Lebanon is also to neutralize the threat of Hezbollah missile fire for good, and to prevent Hezbollah from regaining powe...
2024-10-2744 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Father of Slain Hostage IDF Capt. Perez, Rabbi Doron Perez – October 20, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Rabbi Doron Perez Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and Father of Slain Hostage, IDF Capt. Daniel Perez, to discuss the west’s equating the IDF’s defense of their homeland with Hamas’ terrorist mission to obliterate it, which Rabbi Perez terms the “modern day blood libel.” While the IDF would do anything to protect the civilians of Israel, Hamas uses their civilians as pawns for their own gain. Rabbi Perez offers his unique perspective and clarity of thought on this topic, as both the leader of the Mizrahi World Movement and the fa...
2024-10-2043 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: RAFAEL Rocket Scientist Dr. Ari Sacher - October 13, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by RAFAEL Rocket Scientist Dr. Ari Sacher, to discuss the current bombardment of Hezbollah rocket fire currently taking place in northern Israel, where Dr. Sacher resides with his family. Dr. Sacher, the lead scientist behind the development of the groundbreaking Iron Dome missile defense system, explains that while the Iron Dome’s 90-95% success rate is remarkable and indispensable, it isn’t perfect. He witnessed firsthand the carnage of a Hezbollah rocket that made it past the Iron Dome, which landed near his home. Steven and Dr. Sacher discuss two of the IDF’s most...
2024-10-1347 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: A retrospective on the past year with FIDF CEO Steven Weil - October 6, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil explains the history of Tzom Gedalia, the fast day that occurs the day after Rosh Hashanah on the Jewish calendar, and the significance of Rosh Hashanah and the auspicious period in the Jewish that follows, called the “Yamim Noraim,” the Days of Awe. Steven explains that the timing for a retrospective on the past year comes at the perfect time, following the recent monumental military achievement by the IDF of eliminating Nasrallah, causing devastating damage to Hezbollah. Yet, despite the recent triumph, and the year filled with tragedy, Jews have experienced an unprecedented wave of anti...
2024-10-0635 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Briefing on current state of war with Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan - October 2, 2024Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan informs viewers about the current state of war with Iran following their firing over 180 ballistic missiles into Israel. Despite the low casualty rate, several missiles landed and damaged urban areas. Each missile can carry over 2,000 pound warheads, which have large scale damage capacity. Meanwhile, IDF boots are on the ground with the objective of destroying Hezbollah posts on the border in order to push them behind the Litani river. Israel has already destroyed over 150 positions along the Israel-Lebanon border, and have uncovered a large number of weapon and missile caches. Maj. Gen. Padan expresses a...
2024-10-0232 minFIDF LiveEmergency Briefing on current Lebanon Situation with Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan - September 29, 2024Maj. Gen. (RES.) Nadav Padan provides a crucial update on Israel’s war with Hezbollah on the northern front, following the successful elimination of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Maj. Gen. Padan explains that while Nasrallah’s elimination warrants celebration, it is only one layer of the IDF’s multi-layered plan to take out Hezbollah. Padan praises operatives at all levels of this plan for doing a great job, making the right decisions, and executing the IDF’s plan successfully. The IDF has destroyed missile launching pads and missile caches throughout the south of Lebanon, which, in addition to the elimin...
2024-09-2942 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: RAFAEL Rocket Scientist Dr. Ari Sacher - September 29, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by RAFAEL Rocket Scientist Dr. Ari Sacher, to discuss the current bombardment of Hezbollah rocket fire currently taking place in northern Israel, where Dr. Sacher resides with his family. Dr. Sacher, the lead scientist behind the development of the groundbreaking Iron Dome missile defense system, explains that while the Iron Dome’s 90-95% success rate is remarkable and indispensable, it isn’t perfect. He witnessed firsthand the carnage of a Hezbollah rocket that made it past the Iron Dome, which landed near his home. Steven and Dr. Sacher discuss two of the IDF’s most...
2024-09-2947 minFIDF LiveEmergency Briefing on current Lebanon Situation with Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan - September 22, 2024Maj. Gen. (RES.) Nadav Padan provides a critical update on escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Maj. Gen. Padan outlines the genesis of the escalation, sparked by two successful IDF operations. The first was to sabotage a meeting at the Hezbollah HQ in Beirut between Hezbollah lay leaders and the Red One Hezbollah unit to plan an October 7th-like attack against Israel. The damage incurred by Hezbollah isn't yet confirmed, but the IDF was able to penetrate the underground bunker where the meeting took place. The second successful operation occurred in the south of Lebanon, where the IDF destroyed...
2024-09-2214 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: The IDF : The Most Ethical Army on Earth with FIDF CEO Steven Weil - September 15, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil explains why the IDF is the world’s most ethical army, expounding on the historical and biblical origins of the IDF to elucidate the moral code its policies are rooted in. He cites a few examples to illustrate the IDF’s exemplary moral conduct, including the IDF’s unprecedented civilian-to-combatant kill ratio, a fraction of the ratio of other armies historically.
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2024-09-1551 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Former Counterterrorism Head Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel – September 8, 2024Podcast Description: FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command and former Head of the Counter Terrorism Bureau at the Prime Minister’s Office Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, to discuss the current challenges facing the IDF, including the munitions deficit, being attacked on nine different fronts, the mental well-being of soldiers as we approach the one-year mark of the war, the looming threat of Iran wresting control of Jordan, and the recent hostage assassination.
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2024-09-0832 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing with FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res) Nadav Padan – August 25, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil and FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan provide a critical update on Israel’s current security situation. The briefing covers the IDF’s successful preemptive strike against Hezbollah and the interception of hundreds of incoming missiles. General Padan outlines potential escalations in the North involving Iran and other regional actors, as well as the ongoing objectives in Gaza. He also addresses the delicate balance between these operations and Israel’s priority to bring home as many hostages alive as possible, while emphasizing the strategic message Israel’s response sends to its adversar...
2024-08-2531 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Aaron Bours, Master Sergeant, Givati Brigade - August 18, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Aaron Bours, Master Sergeant, Givati Brigade. Bours tells his story from his childhood in the U.S., finding his calling with the IDF, his experience as a lone soldier, his life after active service, his reaction and return to service after October 7th, and much more.
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(Recorded 08/18/2024)
2024-08-1843 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Capt. Ron, Corp. Ella, and Staff Sgt. Yoav from the IDF Spokesperson's Unit - August 11, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by three soldiers from the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, Capt. Ron, Corp. Ella, and Staff Sgt. Yoav for today's briefing. Corp. Ella, from Kibbutz Be'eri, Staff Sgt. Yoav, from Kfar Aza, and Capt. Ron, serving in reserves, each soldier shares their story of their family, their experience on October 7, and more.
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(Recorded 08/11/2024)
2024-08-1157 minFIDF LiveFIDF Special Live Briefing with Jonathan Schanzer, Terror Analyst– July 31, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst for a Special Live Briefing to recount all the latest news concerning Israel and the IDF. Mr. Schanzer discusses the preemptive U.S. strikes in Iraq, strikes from Israel on Hezbollah, the terrorists that Israel has recently eliminated, the anticipated response after these assassinations, the status of Hamas without the majority of its leadership, the U.S.'s intent for involvement in this war, the reality of that...
2024-07-3127 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Noya Govrin, Director of the Lone Soldier Program, Nefesh B'Nefesh - July 28, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Noya Govrin, Director of the Lone Soldier Program at Nefesh B'Nefesh to discuss the situation for lone soldiers, non-Israelis who voluntarily join the IDF, during the ongoing war. Noya describes her experience dealing with her own son, who was injured by a Hezbollah attack while on duty. The two also touch on the many unique challenges that lone soldiers from all over the world have to grapple with--from cultural adjustments to bureaucratic obstacles--on top of serving in wartime and how Nefesh B'Nefesh services help make their lives easier.
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2024-07-2841 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Maj. (Res.) Michal, IDF Casualties Officer - July 21, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Maj. (Res.) Michal, IDF Casualties Officer back to our briefings this week. Maj. (Res.) Michal details FIDF's Legacy Camp program that offers young family members of bereaved soldiers a chance to meet and interact with others in the US going through similar experiences. She shares some stories from camps that have recently occurred, how the children use the camps to heal, and some of their unique experiences at various camps.
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2024-07-2153 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Captain (Res.) Chaim Meisels, Infantry Unit, Battalion 450 - July 14, 2024Captain (Res.) Chaim Meisels of the IDF Infantry Unit, Battalion 450 joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil for this briefing interview. Capt. Meisels talks about his upbringing in the U.S., making the move to join the IDF, his journey from Michve Alon to Golani to Egoz, his experience from October 7 on, and more
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(Recorded 07/14/2024)
2024-07-1445 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Cpt. (Res.) Odelia, Search and Rescue Brigade Officer – June 23, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Cpt. (Res.) Odelia of the Search and Rescue Brigade to discuss her unique background as the granddaughter of German Christians who came to Israel after World War 2 to open a nursing home for Holocaust survivors. She describes her experiences in the IDF on and after October 7th, where she searched for human remains in Kibbutz Be'eri. Cpt. Odelia also elaborates on her mission in Gaza during the war and her previous experiences in the Search and Rescue Brigade. Finally, the two talk about Cpt. Odelia's brother, Urija, who was mortally wounded while...
2024-06-2345 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command – June 9, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command and former Head of the Counter Terrorism Bureau at the Prime Minister’s Office to provide an update on how the IDF is trying to avoid casualties, the mission to make sure Hamas does not stay in power, how Syria, Iran, and Egypt factor in to all of this, the preparation for the possibility of a Lebanon War, and more.
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2024-06-0934 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Human Rights Lawyer and CEO of the International Legal Forum, Arsen Ostrovsky - June 2, 2024FIDF CEO, Steve Weil is joined by Human Rights Lawyer and CEO of the International Legal Forum, Arsen Ostrovsky to discuss the actions of the ICJ and ICC and their adjudications, their weaponization of law, the risks this ongoing terror poses to the United States and every democracy, the strong efforts the IDF has gone through to minimize civilian deaths and more.
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(Recorded 06/2/2024)
2024-06-0234 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Maj. Lior Shweitzer, Deputy Head of the COGAT International Relations Branch - May 19, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer welcomes Major Lior Shweitzer, the Deputy Head of the COGAT International Relations Branch to provide a briefing on the situation in Israel before October 7, the strategic and tactical mechanisms the IDF are working on in order to improve and expand aid, the routes in which aid enters the Gaza Strip, new humanitarian aid measures, the ratio of aid waiting to be collected by the UN vs. what has been provided, the work they do to organize a process to get the aid to evacuated civilians and more.
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2024-05-1947 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Yom HaZikaron, The Day of National Remembrance in Israel with Maj. (Res.) Michal, IDF Casualties Officer – May 12, 2024Maj. (Res.) Michal, and IDF Causalities Officer, joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil from Israel to discuss and observe this particularly unique, difficult, but significant Yom HaZikaron.
Michal tells us what Yom HaZikaron is like in Israel, what it means to the country, and why and how this year will be different than ever before.
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2024-05-1236 minFIDF LiveFIDF Situational Update: Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst– April 19, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst to our FIDF Briefings to breakdown what occurred overnight with the IDF and Iran.
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(Recorded 04/19/2024)
2024-04-1928 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: LTC. (Res) Peter Lerner, IDF International Spokesperson – April 14, 2024LTC. (Res) Peter Lerner, IDF International Spokesperson joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil to provide a briefing on the escalation overnight with Iran and several other countries targeting Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles. LTC. Lerner describes the alliance that has come out of the threat uniting the US, UK, France and more, the 170 explosive laden drones sent to Israel, 30 cruise missiles, the ballistic missiles that did touch down, the achievement of intercepting 99% of the drones and missiles sent, and the expectations of retaliation.
LTC. Lerner also answers questions about the Nevatim b...
2024-04-1450 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst– April 10, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst to our FIDF Briefings to discuss American politics weighing in on the battlefield in the Hamas-Israel war, the efforts to evacuate Gazans from Rafah, the numerous threats and attempts being thwarted by IDF intelligence, details about Turkey and their recent involvement, activity in the North and more.
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2024-04-1042 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Yoni Asseraf, Motivational Public Speaker and Recipient of the Medal of Courage (Itur HaOz) Second Lebanon War in the Second Lebanon War – April 7, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Yoni Asseraf, Motivational Public Speaker and Recipient of the Medal of Courage (Itur HaOz) in the Second Lebanon War, to offer a unique perspective on Israel's ongoing war with Hamas. Late at night on October 6th in Los Angeles, Yoni began receiving unusual WhatsApp messages from his family in Ashkelon, which was under attack. He dropped everything and flew back home to Israel to fight for the IDF. As a paratrooper who fought in Gaza, Yoni provides us with an inside look (pictures and video included) from the operations he took part...
2024-04-0755 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command – April 3, 2024FIDF Correspondent Lara Krinsky welcomes Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command and former Head of the Counter Terrorism Bureau at the Prime Minister’s Office to provide an update on the IDF's effort to defeat Hamas, the difficult situation with Gazan refugees currently located in Rafah, and the status of remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza.
They also discuss how the current war compares to the Israel-Lebanon Wars and the challenges that lay ahead for the IDF, Israel, and Gaza after the war is over, including the likelihood of a largescale imminent con...
2024-04-0339 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Hila Berdichevsky, October 7th Survivor of Nir Yitzhak – March 31, 2024FIDF Host Lara Krinsky is joined by Hila Berdichevsky,
October 7th Survivor of Nir Yitzhak, Former IDF Combat Medic, and Devoted Mother to tell her story.
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(Recorded 03/31/2024)
2024-03-3150 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus, Sr. Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Fmr. IDF Spokesperson – March 13, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus, Sr. Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former IDF Spokesperson to provide a briefing on dismantling Hamas, fighting against Iran, Hezbollah, and Lebanon, thwarting the attempts from the Houthis in Yemen, the need to oppose Iran, the narrative surrounding Rafah and the significance of it in the bigger picture, and more.
LTC (Res.) Conricus also answers questions about defending against the stock of weaponry Hezbollah has, the expected response to Lebanon, the lack of accountability being held to Iran, the Gaza...
2024-03-1352 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: 1st Sgt. Nimrod, Special Forces, Artillery Corps – March 10, 2024FIDF Host Lara Krinsky is joined by 1st Sgt. Nimrod, a member of the IDF’s Artillery Corps Special Forces. One of the hundreds of thousands of reservists who stepped up after the attack and atrocities of October 7, he shares his experience of leaving work, family, and personal pursuits behind to defend Israel.
Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.
(Recorded 03/10/2024)
2024-03-1036 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Maj. (res.) David Ross, IDF Spokesperson – March 6, 2024In this episode, FIDF Host, Lara Krinsky engaged IDF Spokesperson, Maj. (res.) David Ross who provided a timely briefing on the current developments in Gaza and shed light on the challenges faced by our soldiers. Maj. David delved into the recent surge in terror attacks, addressing the pressing question of whether we should brace ourselves for more attempts during the upcoming Ramadan holiday. Moreover, Maj. Ross reacted to yesterday’s intense rocket barrage from the North, originating from Hizbullah, and expressed his gratitude to the FIDF Family, emphasizing the importance of their steadfast support in this War for Our Ho...
2024-03-0637 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Rabbi Doron Perez, Father of IDF Soldier Hostage – March 3, 2024FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Doron Perez, father of two IDF soldiers, both of whom were injured while defending Israel on October 7th, and one of whom was taken hostage by Hamas and remains in captivity to this day. Rabbi Perez, who is also the head of the World Mizrachi Movement, speaks about the impossible experience he and his family have faced, as they have received absolutely no information about their son since he was abducted. Giving global, national, and personal examples, he shares how his family has persevered and united with other hostage families and...
2024-03-0336 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Ruby Chen, Father of Missing IDF Soldier and Hamas Hostage, Itay Chen- February 28, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, a 20-year-old IDF soldier and U.S. citizen who is being held captive by Hamas. Mr. Chen discusses his background, his family, his last correspondence with Itay before he was kidnapped, how he hopes the U.S. will stand together for this cause, marching to spread awareness, the support and resources put in place for parents and families of hostages, and more.
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2024-02-2822 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Colonel Elad Edri, Search and Rescue Brigade Commander - February 25, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Office Steve Weil and FIDF Host Lara Krinsky are joined by Search and Rescue Brigade Commander Colonel Elad Edri who gives an minute by minute breakdown of his experience leading up to, during, and the tragic aftermath of The Battle of Zikim on October 7.
Col. Edri answers questions about his mindset on October 7, his soldiers, the Shahar Battalion, and fulfilling his IDF duties these past few months with a family at home.
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2024-02-2548 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Maj. (Res.) David Ross, IDF Spokesperson Unit and Cpl. Shira, Bardelas Battalion - February 21, 2024FIDF MidAtlantic Region Vice President Jennifer Scher welcomes two special guests to today's briefing. First, we hear from Maj. (Res.) David Ross from the IDF Spokesperson Unit who briefs us on the most recent events, progress on uncovering tunnels, continued pursuit of rescuing hostages, the support of the United States, fighting the reign of evil, what is happening in the North, the efforts from Iran to smuggle weapons, and a lasting message of gratitude.
Later, we talk to Cpl. Shira from the Bardelas Battalion about her experience on October 7, her mindset during these last...
2024-02-2125 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Bereaved Father of Fallen Lone Soldier, Staff Stg. Rose Lubin, David Lubin - February 18, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Bereaved Father of Fallen Lone Soldier, Staff Stg. Rose Lubin, David Lubin to today's briefing. Mr. Lubin shares a video of Rose, the story of her life, her love for Israel, Rose's legacy, the sacrifices we all have to make, Rose's experience on October 7, his learning of Rose's passing, the love and togetherness of her funeral, the impact on her younger siblings, and how we can learn from Rose's life.
Later, FIDF National Director Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan provides insight and updates on what is happening on...
2024-02-1844 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Major (Res.) Ben Wahlhaus International Law Department, Israel Defense Forces - February 14, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by Major (Res.) Ben Wahlhaus from the IDF International Law Department who talks about his familiarity and expertise with International Law, the events and consequences of October 7 from his seat, the harm Hamas has caused to its civilians, Israel's overdelivering of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Major (Res.) Ben Wahlhaus shows us examples of Hamas militants hiding weapons, using schools and UN facilities for military purposes, placing explosives in and adjacent to hospitals.
He shows the breakdown of the IDF's evacuation map for the civilian population in Gaza, how the...
2024-02-1450 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Ran Bar-Yoshafat, Public Diplomacy Expert – February 7, 2024FIDF Host Lara Krinsky is joined by Public Diplomacy Expert Ran Bar-Yoshafat to share his experiences including how his day unfolded on October 7, shuffling his wedding, deploying into Gaza, the challenges with logistics of being at war, mental difficulties of being deployed away from family, the IDF's consideration of developing a new type of warfare due to the unique circumstances of ruins in urban Gaza, the amount of ammunition found hidden, his responsibility of preparing other soldiers to fight, and what he took with him when leaving Gaza.
Ran Bar-Yoshafat also answers questions about...
2024-02-0742 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Shahar Peled, IDF Commander, Reservist, Elite Paratroopers Unit – January 31, 2024FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes Shahar Peled, IDF Commander, Reservist, Elite Paratroopers Unit who has been making his way across the United States sharing his experience and truth about Israel to misinformed groups and communities searching for answers. During this briefing, Shahar discusses his reserve duty starting October 7, a detailed retelling of that day, writing his goodbye letter before going back to service, the horror of what he saw on October 7, losing friends, his journey trying to correct the narrative about Israel and the war, how he is talking to people to help them realize their beliefs are inaccurate...
2024-01-3144 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: 2nd Lt. Tammy Shur, Head of the International Digital Department in the IDF Spokesperson Unit – January 21, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by 2nd Lt. Tammy Shur, Head of the International Digital Department in the IDF Spokesperson Unit who speaks about leading the international social media efforts for the IDF. 2nd Lt. Shur details her experience on the morning of October 7, her perspective of "the war of fake news", the challenges of being labeled a propaganda channel, how they are using influencers to spread content to new audiences, facing internal dilemmas like how to handle acquiring and sharing footage of the atrocities of October 7, how Hamas has raided the 300+ trucks of humanitarian aid...
2024-01-2144 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: RAFAEL Rocket Scientist Dr. Ari Sacher – January 14, 2024Dr. Ari Sacher, a Rocket Scientist for RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil to explain the GPS spoofing happening in Northern Israel and why, the types of rockets being used by Hezbollah, how Israel can distribute its assets to protect from guided rockets, the process of warning the Israeli people when missile fire occurs, the threat of the Kornet EM anti tank mortar bombs coming from Lebanon, his experience with precision tactical weapons and how advanced the Israel weapons are, the US-Israel relationship specifically as it pertains to defense weapons, David's Sling and Israel's...
2024-01-1437 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Israeli News Anchor Sivan Sisay – January 10, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil welcomes Israeli News Anchor Sivan Sisay to discuss her interaction with freed hostages and families affected by the war, the displaced Israelis, mental and financial affects of the war, the responsibility of journalists during this time, her experience as a Lone Soldier, winning
prestigious presidential excellence award, how FIDF assisted her with her service, and what she is covering today for the news.
Later, FIDF National Director Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan provides information regarding Iran's plan and strategic tactics for recruiting, the threats from Lebanon and Yemen, the recent attack...
2024-01-1031 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Eylon Levy, Israeli Government Spokesperson – January 3, 2024FIDF CEO, Steve Weil welcomes Eylon Levy, Israeli Government Spokesperson, to discuss the recent involvement of South Africa in the War For Our Home, the stakes of the war and the public diplomacy battle, what needs to happen for the war to end, the significance of supporting Israel, the situation in Khan Younis, and his experience with the US and UK media.
FIDF National Director Major General Nadav Padan speaks to the timeline that led to the killing of a Hamas leader, an attack in Iran that killed more than 100, the link between what...
2024-01-0342 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, IDF Spokesperson – December 31, 2023FIDF CEO, Steve Weil is joined by IDF Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus for a year-end update on the War for Our Home, wherein he provided a year-end summary of 2023, updated our audience on Hamas’ latest maneuvers in Gaza and enumerated upon Iran’s visible fingerprints across the region. He also shared key strategic objectives that will need to be achieved in order for the war to end and outlined what he believes will be required in 2024 by global powers in order to shift the trajectory of Iranian dominance in the Middle East.
Subsequent to t...
2024-01-0351 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Human Rights Lawyer and CEO of the International Legal Forum, Arsen Ostrovsky – December 27, 2023FIDF CEO, Steve Weil is joined by Human Rights Lawyer and CEO of the International Legal Forum, Arsen Ostrovsky who explores the actual tenets of international law and the boundaries it imposes on armies. Given those parameters, he then offers numerous examples of how Israel is above-and-beyond upholding these rules, whereas Hamas is perversely violating them, committing war crimes and double war crimes. He also delves into emotional topics like the handling of hostages and the abdication of responsibility by the Red Cross, and the ICC's reversal of truth, already and baselessly targeting IDF soldiers as war criminals.
2023-12-2754 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: IDF Spokesperson LTC. Michal Frenkel – December 17, 2023FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes IDF Spokesperson LTC. Michal Frenkel who provides a briefing on how the war is unfolding. LTC. Frenkel updates us on the IDF engaging in deep battles with Hamas and the dismantling of its military structure, the numbers of those lost and injured and the number of rockets launched at Israel during the war, the IDF's discovery of tunnel shafts in Gaza, the tragic event of the accidental shooting of hostages, and the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing for direct aid to Gaza.
Maj. Gen. (Res.) and FIDF National Director Nadav Padan...
2023-12-1729 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: IDF Spokesperson SFC. Fay Goldstein – December 13, 2023IDF Spokesperson SFC. Fay Goldstein joins FIDF Host Lara Krinsky to discuss the focus of continuing the mission of dismantling threats at the borders, recent rocket fire from Syria and Lebanon, an update on the hostage situation, providing instructions toward safety to Gazan civilians, the true terror soldiers continue to face, and the involvement of Yemen's Houthis in the war.
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(Recorded 12/13/2023)
2023-12-1322 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: IDF Spokesperson Cpl. Kelly Odes – December 10, 2023FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil opens with information on a program called Operation Hug allowing Lone Soldier parents to visit their children. FIDF welcomes IDF Spokesperson Cpl. Kelly Odes who brings updates on the continued tragedy of Hamas using Gazan civilians as human shields, rocket launches from Hezbollah, the activity of the IDF in Khan Younis, the complications involved in making sure Gazan civilians are evacuating, the effectivity of the websites the IDF is setting up to inform Gazan civilians of how to stay safe, as well as what to expect from the ground for the immediate future.
2023-12-1029 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: SFC. Fay Goldstein and Jonathan Schanzer – December 6, 2023FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes IDF Spokesperson SFC. Fay Goldstein gives a brief update on what IDF Soldiers are facing in Gaza creating safe zones for civilians and how any tactic done in Gaza is based on intelligence. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst, joins the briefing to speak to the current situation of the war with Hamas as the IDF goes in to Khan Younis, the consideration of flooding Hamas tunnels with sea water, the current Hezbollah threat on the borders, the...
2023-12-0629 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: LTC. Michal Frenkel – December 3, 2023FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil welcomes IDF Spokesperson LTC. Michal Frenkel to provide specific updates on prioritizing the return of hostages, Hamas' violation of the operational pause, and continuing the mission to dismantle Hamas. FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan delivers information and status on action in the Gaza Strip.
Nadav Padan also outlines the positions of other countries, including the U.S., regarding the next steps of the war.
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2023-12-0330 min
Mission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesBack in Action: Meet the Reservists Who Put Their Lives on Pause To Join the FightThis week's Mission Brief focuses on the incredible commitment of IDF reservists to the defense of the State of Israel, even years after concluding their mandatory service.
We host Alon and Sam, two reservists from the Paratroopers Brigade, who speak about their experience getting back in uniform and on the field. They share how their training prepared them for war, as well as the distinctly different atmospheres in Israel right now: that of civilian life and that among IDF ranks.
2023-12-0212 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Gadi Ezra – November 29, 2023Gadi Ezra, Former Director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Unit, News Commentator, and Special Forces Reservist provides a briefing from Israel. FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan offers insight into international relations, the Middle East, and the IDF military perspective. Moderated by FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil.
Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will got to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.
(Recorded 11/29/2023)
2023-11-2942 minMission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesFrom Helicopters to Hospitals and What's Underneath ThemThis week's Mission brief starts by exposing the cynical use of medical facilities by Hamas, taking you deep into the tunnel beneath Shifa Hospital.
Lt. Masha Michelson, an officer in the International Press Office, shares her firsthand experience, revealing the shocking truth about how Hamas turns hospitals into combat zones.
We then shift our focus to real medical care, from the heroic efforts of medical officers responding to the October 7th massacre to the search and rescue operators extracting wounded IDF soldiers from Gaza.
This episode underscores the stark contrast between the abuse...
2023-11-2326 minMission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense ForcesInternational Law and the War Against Hamas - with an IDF Legal OfficerIn this week's Mission Brief, we're joined by an IDF officer from the International Law Department. He explains the steps the IDF takes to ensure compliance with the laws of war, and some of the biggest misconceptions around the legal aspects of the war against Hamas.
2023-11-1621 minFIDF LiveEpisode 30 - Celebrating 75 Years of CourageHosted by Rona-Lee Shimon, star of the Netflix series Fauda, we will journey through Israel’s history with extraordinary interviews and performances by Israel Defense Forces musicians who will enliven your spirits.
• Experience immense pride in the State of Israel through an inter-generational story of survival that gives insight into the vital need to ensure a thriving Israel.
• See the IDF’s values in action in an enlightening interview with a Search and Rescue Brigade officer who worked day and night to save survivors after Turkey's recent earthquake.
• Learn about the IDF’s deep level of humanity and commitment to the value...
2023-04-2634 minFIDF LiveEmergency Briefing on Escalations in Israel - April 9, 2023FIDF holds an Emergency Briefing involving discussion on the escalating tensions in Israel following a wave of terror attacks. This briefing includes exclusive insights from the IDF, featuring Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, IDF International Spokesperson, Maj Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan, National Director, FIDF, moderated by Steve Weil, CEO, FIDF. Please visit FIDF.org/Donate.
2023-04-0933 minFIDF LiveEpisode 29: International Women's Day 2023In celebration of International Women’s Day, we hold an intriguing panel discussion with three influential women of the IDF hosted by Lara Krinsky. FIDF Director of Content and Production. Our panelists give insight into the many ways in which the IDF has historically been, and continues to be, a trailblazer in advancing young women into positions of leadership, catapulting them to success for their service, careers, and beyond!
Our Panelists Include:
Sharon Mishkin -New England FIDF Board Chair
Captain Ofir -IDF Navy, Snapir Unit Commander
Lt. (res.) Lital Leshem -Managing Pa...
2023-03-0845 minFIDF LiveEpisode 28 - A Story of Survival: Rena Quint, Holocaust Survivor, Bears Witness to IDF SoldiersIn honor of this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rena Quint, holocaust survivor, will share her heart-wrenching journey with 30 IDF soldiers in an intimate meeting in her living room in Jerusalem.
History will come alive through Rena's awe-inspiring story, not only for the protectors of our homeland, but for all viewers of this remarkable episode. Rena gives undeniable meaning to Israel and her protectors in this stirring exclusive, brought to you only by FIDF.
(Original Airdate: 1/26/2023)
2023-01-2742 minFIDF LiveEpisode 27 - On The Lebanese BorderThe Israeli Lebanese border is one of the most complex of all the borders that Israel protects, with Muslim, Jewish, Drews, and Christian villages living in astoundingly close proximity to each other. IDF soldiers thwart attacks from Hezbollah militants, UAV’s and drones as well as infiltration attempts that put the safety of her citizens at risk.
The ongoing activity requires tremendous thought, training and care. In this episode, you will get an exclusive look at how Israel defends its most northern border, while also allowing daily life to continue safely.
You will hear from Lt. Avi, L...
2022-11-1615 minFIDF LiveEpisode 26 - Leadership In CombatWhat does it take to be an IDF combat leader? How do instructors and commanders ensure preparedness? Gain exclusive insights into the many facets of leadership in the IDF that enable the success of a unit. From planning to rigorous training, ethics, and teamwork, you will see how leadership qualities translate into action in protecting Israel.
+ Go inside the operations of the infantry corps and meet the instructors who train combat soldiers in precise weaponry expertise for the battlefield.
+ Meet with the soldiers and commanders of the 931st Battalion of the Nahal Infantry Brigade who...
2022-10-2618 min
FIDF LiveEpisode 25 - A Day In The Life of a ParatrooperJoin us for an exclusive day at the IDF’s Paratroopers Training Base! From sunrise to sunset, view a day in the life of an IDF Paratrooper as you visit different places on base. See the different training they go through: physical and mental and learn what archeological excavations have to do with the Paratroopers’ education. Witness how the Paratroopers spring into action and use different aspects of training throughout the day come together in an intense drill simulating wartime.
This episode features:
Sgt. Yuval, IDF Paratroopers Brigade, Team Commander in the elite “Sayeret” unit.
Nir Paran, Isr...
2022-08-3114 minFIDF LiveEpisode 24 - The IDF's Unsung HeroesThere are many different types of jobs that create one strong IDF. In this episode, will be meeting the people behind the scenes that aren’t usually in the spotlight, the unsung heroes. We will learn how interesting roles such as Hebrew instructors, combat field observers, rescue dogs, and more, are an integral part in the mission of ensuring security for the people of Israel.
This episode features:
Pvt. Chaiyah, IDF Combat Field Observer
Sgt. Ron, IDF Givati Brigade, Hebrew Instructor
Combat Lone Soldiers in Training, Pvt. Yuval (from Miami), and Pv...
2022-07-2718 min
FIDF LiveEpisode 23 - Community Town Hall with IDF Lone SoldiersEver wondered what it’s like to be a lone soldier in the IDF? What drives one to leave their former lives behind, start from scratch, and join the IDF? Three lone soldiers serving in the IDF will be answering your questions and will give you their insight on what it’s like to live the life of a lone soldier protecting the State of Israel.
This episode features:
IDF Lions of the Valley Battalion, Deputy Company Commander, Lt. Yael – a lone soldier from South Africa.
IDF Spokesperson Unit, Officer of Reservists of the Bureau, Lt. Hayley...
2022-06-2931 minFIDF LiveEpisode 19 - Saluting the Women of the IDFIn this episode we’ll get the chance to meet the strong women of the IDF, hear about the experiences and beliefs of the first ever female Battalion Commander in the Artillery Corps. We’ll see the first female Combat Doctor in the Paratroopers Brigade in action commanding a team of male Combat Medics, learn how women encourage other women with an IMPACT! Graduate (now donor) and be empowered by a special message from the IDF advisor to the Chief of Staff on gender affairs. These inspiring commanders and courageous soldiers break through the glass ceiling and prove every day...
2022-03-2314 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp11 partie 2/2 : S'épanouir à l'étrangerVoici la deuxième partie de l'épisode consacré à Lina, et son parcours passionnant ! A travers ses deux volontariats en Roumanie et en Suède, elle a eu l'occasion d'explorer l'interculturalité et l'engagement personnel comme elle ne l'avait jamais fait avant. Elle a pu s'ouvrir à des nouvelles compétences, faire des nouvelles rencontres, et avant tout s'épanouir grâce au cadre unique dans lequel elle évoluait.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde IDF ![présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'association PLM IDF]Instagram : https...
2022-03-1613 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp11 partie 1/2 : S'épanouir à l'étrangerVoici la première partie de l'épisode consacré à Lina, et son parcours passionnant ! A travers ses deux volontariats en Roumanie et en Suède, elle a eu l'occasion d'explorer l'interculturalité et l'engagement personnel comme elle ne l'avait jamais fait avant. Elle a pu s'ouvrir à des nouvelles compétences, faire des nouvelles rencontres, et avant tout s'épanouir grâce au cadre unique dans lequel elle évoluait.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde IDF ![présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'association PLM IDF]Instagr...
2022-02-1616 minFIDF LiveEpisode 17 - Northern Border: Boots on the GroundThe IDF protects Israel from countless dangerous threats. Already in 2022, the northern border has been faced with securing Israel from drones, infiltration attempts, and violations of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this episode, you will see a real time encounter with a Hezbollah activist, meet the forces who are the guiding eyes of the ground forces and learn how the IDF trains to battle the northern enemy.
This episode features:
- Captain Gabi, IDF UAV Platoon Commander, Sky Rider Unit
- Lt. Lahav, IDF 300 Brigade, IDF Liaison Officer to the UN
2022-02-0714 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp10 : Retour à la réalité !Marius, revenu de son volontariat court terme en Italie il y a moins d'un mois, nous fait le plaisir de nous rejoindre pour discuter de ses premières impressions après retour. Entre le plaisir de retrouver ses proches, et le manques des amis rencontrés sur place, c'est tout un tas d'émotions qu'il faut apprendre à canaliser.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde IDF ![présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'association PLM IDF] Instagram : https://www.instagram.co...
2022-01-2616 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp9 : Gérer le stress du voyageQue ce soit le premier ou le centième, un voyage est synonyme de stress. La préparation, les transports, l'administratif, le retour... Autant d'éléments anxiogènes, qui peuvent bloquer dans la décision de se lancer. Pourtant, quand l'envie prend le pas sur le reste, on apprend au fur et à mesure à canaliser ce stress, et à se réapproprier l'excitation du départ. C'est ce que nous raconte Virginie dans ce nouvel épisode. Grace à différentes expériences internationales, elle a commencé à se challenger et à se mettre des nouveaux objectifs tout en faisant de son stress un moteur....
2022-01-1223 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp8 : Prendre son indépendance grâce au voyageDepuis qu'elle a 14 ans, Mathilde est passionnée par le voyage. Elle a trouvé en ses escapades un moyen de se libérer et de devenir elle-même, sans la pression de ses parents et de ses pairs. Dans cet épisode, elle nous raconte sa belle histoire d'amour avec l'aventure en tant que jeune indépendante, à travers des anecdotes toujours plus rocambolesques.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde IDF ![présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'association PLM IDF]Instagram...
2021-12-1524 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp7 : Créer des liens en volontariatS'ouvrir aux autres, c'est le défi que s'est lancé Laetitia en s'envolant vers la Sicile pour son volontariat CES long terme. Entourée d'une dizaine de volontaires européens, elle a du se faire violence pour créer des relations durables avec ses nouveaux colocataires, qui sont très vite devenus une deuxième famille.Entre les soirées films, les séances cuisines, les fêtes d'anniversaire et les virées photos, Laetitia n'a pas eu le temps de s'ennuyer ! Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde IDF 
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp6 : Trouver sa voie pendant son volontariatDans ce sixième épisode, Fabien raconte son coup de foudre accidentel pour le théâtre, qui a commencé grâce à un échange de jeunes en République Tchèque, puis au cours d'un volontariat en Pologne. Aujourd'hui étudiant au Cours Florent, il puise dans ces expériences de mobilités inoubliables pour construire sa carrière de rêve. On espère que cet épisode plein d'ambition et de passion vous plaira. A bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde IDF ! [présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'ass...
2021-11-1721 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp5 : Un volontariat en temps de confinementDans ce cinquième épisode, Christopher revient sur son expérience de volontariat CES en Italie, et nous explique comment celle-ci a transformé ses projets et son caractère.Comment a-t-il su tirer le plus de profit possible du confinement ? Quelles connaissances a-t-il accumulé ? A quoi ressemble sa vie d'après ? Autant de questions toutes répondues lors de cette discussion.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde.[présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'association PLM IDF]Instagram...
2021-11-0324 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp4 : Prendre confiance en soi pendant un échange de jeunesDans ce quatrième épisode, Kanza et Perline nous parlent de leur prise de confiance en elles lors de leur séjour en Bulgarie, pendant l'échange de jeunes "Healthy body, healthy spirit". Le voyage, le groupe et l'ambiance ont permis à ces deux amies de passer de timides à extraverties, au point où Perline s'est découvert une passion pour être sur le devant de la scène. Grand bien lui fasse ! Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde. [présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en service civique au sein de l'associ...
2021-10-2019 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp3 : La vie en communautéDans ce troisième épisode, on retrouve Fatima et Moïse, venus cette fois-ci parler de leur expérience avec la vie en communauté pendant leurs voyages.Alors êtes-vous plutôt du style sociable qui partage sa chambre ? Ou alors "casque sur les oreilles dès qu'il faut partager l'espace"? Dans tous les cas, vous pourrez profiter de votre échange de jeunes autant que nos deux participants du jour grâce à tous leur précieux conseils.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde.[présenté par Jeanne Séguineau, volontaire en serv...
2021-10-0621 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp2 : S'intégrer dans un groupe à l'étrangerCe deuxième épisode se concentre sur la peur de ne pas réussir à s'intégrer dans des groupes à l'étranger, notamment lors de projets interculturels. Gabrielle et Souhail ayant tous les deux participé à un échange de jeunes cet été, ils ont accepté de répondre à mes questions sur le sujet.Entre un concert de métal, des gossip box et des fous rires, les anecdotes de cet épisode n'ont pas fini de vous faire rêver. En espérant que vous passerez un bon moment.Bonne écoute, et à bientôt, avec Parcours le Monde.[présenté par J...
2021-09-2225 min
Parcours le Monde - le podcastEp1 : Comment surmonter la barrière de la langue?Pour ce premier épisode, je reçois Fatima, partie en volontariat en Slovaquie pendant un mois, puis en échange de jeunes en Roumanie, ainsi que Moïse, parti en échange de jeunes en Bulgarie. Nous discutons ensemble de leurs expériences en échange de jeunes, et de leur rapport à la barrière de la langue.Comment Fatima s'est-elle débrouillée pour devenir amie avec sa colocataire turque, alors qu'elles n'avaient aucune langue en commun? Quelles méthodes Moïse a-t-il utilisé pour comprendre quand on lui parlait trop vite?Peut-on voyager si on ne parle pa...
2021-09-0116 min