FIDF Live

FIDF 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...

FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes Yisrael Klitsner, a Duvdevan Reservist and Former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister. Yisrael details his previous experience in Gaza in 2008, his immediate action on October 7th, the Iranian support of Hamas and Hezbollah, a public opinion poll that was taken amongst Palestinians regarding who supports Hamas and its attacks, the complexities of the regi...

Dr. 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...

FIDF 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 serv...

FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil is joined by FIDF National Director Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan to recap the war developments over the past few days including the ISIS suicide bombing in Iran, activity at the Lebanon border, Hamas' influence on Judea and Samaria, attempts to reach an agreement with Egypt regarding their border, what to expect from Hezbollah and Iran regarding tac...

FIDF 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 Nad...

FIDF 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 o...

FIDF 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...

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. A soldier in the narrative war against Israel, the Deputy Mayor works to counter and dismantle the inaccurate and dangerous accusations waged against Israel as it works to defend itself from what ultimately is a clash of civilizations. Presenting compelling arguments against the forever mutating vi...

FIDF Host Lara Krinsky is joined by Geopolitical Middle East Expert, Former Israeli Intelligence Official, and Senior Arab Affairs Advisor Avi Melamed to give a full presentation on this pivotal moment in the Israel War. Mr. Melamed outlines the question of if this is heading toward a multifront war, the Iranian regime's tactics, the United States involvement in the war, the dangerous movement...

FIDF 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...

IDF 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. Donate NOW at F...

FIDF 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...

FIDF 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...

FIDF 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 position...

Gadi 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...

Hosted 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 val...

FIDF 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.

In 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 the...

In 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 a...

The 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 trem...

What 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 m...

Join 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...

There 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 feature...

Ever 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, D...