Welcome to Mission Brief, the official IDF podcast. In each episode we'll be taking you behind the scenes of the IDF, speaking to the soldiers and officers that stand in defense of the state of Israel.
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Fragments of October 7: Piecing Together the Unseen from the Battlefield
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The Enemy Assets Seizing Unit has been tirelessly working around the clock, recovering fragments and enemy assets left behind on the battlefield. In this episode of “Mission Brief”, discover how these pieces come together to reveal the full story of the battlefield. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes.…
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A daily brief about the escalation along the northern border in the last 24 hours. Listen in to get a snapshot of what life under non-stop rocket fire was like for hundreds of thousands of Israelis and dive into significant recent events fighting against Hezbollah's terrorism.
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The Ongoing Conflict in Northern Israel
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What’s Happening on Israel’s Northern Front? Tune in and dive into the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and learn what life under nonstop rocket attacks looks like. Our guest for this week’s Mission Brief is an experienced operations officer who has been living and serving in reserve duty along the northern front for the past 10 months—LTC Razili. D…
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Breaking Barriers: Women in Combat
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In today’s episode, we dive into the courageous stories and challenges faced by women who are serving in combat positions on the field. SGT Talia, a commander in a mixed combat unit, speaks about her experience as a leading female in the battlefield and the reality of life during war. Tune in to hear her story and the remarkable contribution of wom…
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Memorial Day Special: Navigating Grief with Care
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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 accompanying and visiting those who have lost their loved one, and supporting their journey of healing with c…
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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 discusses everything from demolition scenarios to unique explosives developed in light of emerging threats in …
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Special Forces Talk: Counter-Terrorism and Warfare Scenarios Inside Gaza
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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 the IDF Special Forces counterterrorism LOTAR unit. How does one operate under heavy fire, make extreme life-…
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How do Israelis Protect Themselves from Hamas Rocket Fire?
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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 incoming threats to operating under fire. Additionally, he answers how even deaf people can hear the siren and …
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Back in Action: Meet the Reservists Who Put Their Lives on Pause To Join the Fight
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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, who speak about their experience getting back in uniform and on the field. They share how their training prep…
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From Helicopters to Hospitals and What's Underneath Them
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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 experience, revealing the shocking truth about how Hamas turns hospitals into combat zones. We then shift our foc…
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International Law and the War Against Hamas - with an IDF Legal Officer
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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 of the war against Hamas.
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Above and Below the Front Lines in Gaza
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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 involved intense, close quarters combat in Gaza as troops work to dismantle Hamas’ tunnel network. The Combat Engin…
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Mission Brief: Episode 1
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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 Kibbutz. We speak with Lt Col Yaron, an officer in Southern Israel who bravely rushed to his base, picked up…
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