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international23 days ago•20 min saved

Israel Moves to Remove Festivals From Film Funding, Creates Soldier-Heroism Strand

The Israeli Film Council urged removing film festivals from the state funding points system and proposed a new strand to celebrate the heroism of IDF soldiers, in response to NAZA’s Venice premiere. The move could further isolate Israeli cinema amid political tension, while Prime Minister Netanyahu pushes bills that would strip citizenship from those deemed to defame soldiers and increase defamation damages; industry observers warn the rhetoric creates safety risks for journalists and filmmakers.

via Deadline|

#funding-criteria #idf-soldiers #international

israeldefense1 year ago•3 min saved

Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Explosion

Seven IDF soldiers from the Combat Engineering Corps were killed in an explosion caused by a terrorist attaching an explosive device to an armored personnel carrier in Khan Yunis, Gaza, with additional clashes and injuries reported in the area.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza-strip #idf-soldiers #israeldefense

health-military2 years ago•4 min saved

"Gaza War Wounded: Coping with Epileptic Seizures"

Hospitals are observing an increase in cases of soldiers with head injuries developing epileptic symptoms, with at least seven soldiers injured in the Gaza war suffering seizures as a result. Dr. Felix Benninger from Beilinson Hospital warns that the difficulty may shift towards managing seizures rather than the initial injury, and emphasizes the potential long-term impact on soldiers' mental health. The IDF lacks official data on the subject, but experts urge vigilance as symptoms of epilepsy may manifest later on, and trauma injuries are a significant factor in the appearance of epilepsy among young adults.

via Ynetnews|

#beilinson-hospital #epilepsy #gaza-war

festivals-and-celebrations2 years ago•6 min saved

Hanukkah: A Symbol of Hope Amidst Conflict

IDF soldiers, including paratroopers engaged in operational activities in Gaza, lit the first candle of Hanukkah in the field. In Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, Southern Command chief Major General Yaron Finkelman joined reserve soldiers fighting in the city's northern sector for the candle-lighting. At the Western Wall Plaza, families of captives held by Hamas illuminated 138 menorahs, symbolizing the number of captives, alongside the central menorah. Hanukkah candle-lighting events were also held in Tel Aviv, Berlin, and Ukraine. In Jerusalem, students at the Erlau Yeshiva lit 138 menorahs, each bearing the name of a captive, praying for their safe return.

via Ynetnews|

#candle-lighting #captives #festivals-and-celebrations

conflict2 years ago•24 min saved

Rocket Barrage Targets Israel, Causing Light Injuries and Alarm in Central and Southern Regions

Three people were lightly wounded by shrapnel from rocket barrages launched by Hamas from Gaza, targeting southern and central Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continued their ground operation in Gaza, with reports of heavy fighting in Khan Yunis. The IDF also conducted operations in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank. Meanwhile, the Red Crescent reported that a Palestinian was wounded by live IDF gunfire in Hebron. The IDF announced the deaths of two more soldiers, bringing the total to five on Monday. The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with hundreds of Palestinians killed since the cease-fire ended. The IDF is considering a plan to flood Hamas' underground tunnels, and Israel has raised its travel warning level for several European countries.

via Haaretz|

#conflict #gaza #hamas

conflict3 years ago•1 min saved

Settlers Riot and Burn Palestinian Property After West Bank Shooting

Israeli settlers have burned and vandalized Palestinian property in several cities and villages following a deadly shooting attack near the West Bank settlement of Eli, where four Israelis were killed. The settlers blocked traffic, threw rocks, and set cars on fire. IDF soldiers were brought in to control the situation, and there are reports of settlers attacking them. Israel Police announced that they would send more officers to the main roads in the West Bank.

via Haaretz|

#conflict #idf-soldiers #israeli-settlers