How does one emotionally handle losing their loved one in battle?In this special Memorial Day edition, we sat down with two Casualties Officers, CPT Yaakov and MAJ Meytal, for an intimate conversation about grief. Their day-to-day includes ac

Operations Officer Takeover: How Do Combat Engineers Operate in the Field?

Mar 28th, 2024 9m 44s

Tune in and take a step into Gaza’s underground and discover how combat engineering troops approach threats and any hostile surprises they might encounter—all through the eyes of CPT Simha, Operations Officer in the 98th Brigade.CPT Simha dis

Special Forces Talk: Counter-Terrorism and Warfare Scenarios Inside Gaza

Feb 22nd, 2024 18m 12s

This week’s Mission Brief discusses close-quarters combat in Gaza and the tactical challenges our troops face in the field. Our guest for this week’s Mission Brief is ready for any threat that might present itself. SSGT R. is a commander in t

How do Israelis Protect Themselves from Hamas Rocket Fire?

Jan 17th, 2024 18m 57s

This week's episode of Mission Brief focuses on the safety warnings and procedures taken here in Israel during times of war.LTC Itay speaks on the hard work the Home Front Command has done from behind the scenes. From warning Israelis of incom

Back in Action: Meet the Reservists Who Put Their Lives on Pause To Join the Fight

Dec 2nd, 2023 12m 4s

This 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, wh

From Helicopters to Hospitals and What's Underneath Them

Nov 23rd, 2023 26m 37s

This 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 experi

International Law and the War Against Hamas - with an IDF Legal Officer

Nov 16th, 2023 21m 56s

In 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 o

Above and Below the Front Lines in Gaza

Nov 9th, 2023 18m 41s

Our guests for this week's Mission Brief take you above and below the front lines of Gaza, speaking with two officers - one on the ground in the Combat Engineering Corps and another flying the drones above him. The last two weeks have involve

Mission Brief: Episode 1

Nov 2nd, 2023 11m 58s

Welcome to Mission Brief, the Official Podcast of the Israel Defense Force. In our first episode, Major (res) Libby Weiss describes her trip to Kibbutz Be'eri after the atrocities of October 7th and shares her impressions from the devastated K

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