Tzahal

Pronounced: TZAH-hahl, Origin: Hebrew, IDF, Hebrew acronym for the Israel Defense Forces.

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The Anat Kam Affair

The gag order barring the Israeli media from reporting on the Anat Kam case comes under increased criticism. (Ha’aretz)Then, the ...

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Religious Soldiers in Israel’s Army

Israel's armed forces, like many Israeli institutions, make special provisions for the religious needs of Jewish participants.