I'm imagining that I'm writing a novel and somewhere within there's a scene that takes place in Leeds or maybe Manchester. It's the mid to late 80s, a rainy Thursday night at a small local theatre where The Wedding Present are playing late into the evening,
29.12.15
17.12.15
Nightfall at the Royal Naval College
Dusk settles in on the outskirts of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, England.
Royal Naval College. Love London FB
7.12.15
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15.11.15
Vive La France
To the people of Paris: We stand with you. We mourn with you. We fight with you.
(Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
31.10.15
Tens of thousands of people at Rally for 20th anniversary of assassination of Rabin pic.twitter.com/ugOHZhE4F6
— Jeremy Sharon (@jeremysharon) October 31, 2015
9.10.15
גיבור
This is the #IDF hero that shot the terrorist that stabbed 4 people in #TelAviv pic.twitter.com/bmHpEbYgzg
— Peter Lerner (@LTCPeterLerner) October 8, 2015
29.9.15
Under the Crown
Jewish volunteers from the Eretz Israel in service with the British Army during the Second World War. Thousands of Jews in British Mandatory Palestine volunteered for service in Her Majesty's armed forces in the fight against the Nazis.
Throughout the course of the war, Jewish soldiers from Eretz Yisrael saw action both in the Middle East and later in Europe as part of the British Army's Jewish Brigade.
Jewish Brigade soldiers dine at their camp's mess hall. PikiWiki
Throughout the course of the war, Jewish soldiers from Eretz Yisrael saw action both in the Middle East and later in Europe as part of the British Army's Jewish Brigade.
Jewish Brigade. Second Infantry Battalion. Zoltan Kluger. WikiCommons
8.9.15
The Sun really pulling out all the stops with this one
Today's front page of The Sun after drones kill 2UK jihadists in #Syria:
Wham!
Bam!
Thank you Cam
(v @suttonnick) pic.twitter.com/GfbVNxElxC
— Harald Doornbos (@HaraldDoornbos) September 8, 2015
1.9.15
26.8.15
The Palmach: 75th Anniversay
75 years ago the Palmach was born. The Palmach was the elite strike force of the Haganah. These brave warriors played a most crucial role in the defense of our Jewish homeland and independence as a nation.
Many members of the Palmach and Haganah also served as soldiers in the Jewish Brigade of the British Army during the Second World War, as well as in many dangerous missions with the Special Operations Executive. Following the war, many Palmachnikim would go on to form the backbone of the IDF. Today we commemorate this anniversary in honour of those who sacrificed and helped build and defend our nation. We salute you.
Many members of the Palmach and Haganah also served as soldiers in the Jewish Brigade of the British Army during the Second World War, as well as in many dangerous missions with the Special Operations Executive. Following the war, many Palmachnikim would go on to form the backbone of the IDF. Today we commemorate this anniversary in honour of those who sacrificed and helped build and defend our nation. We salute you.
Palmach members. Palmach.org.il
Beit Keshet. The first Palmach outpost. Wikicommons.
11.8.15
Tel Aviv on the Seine
Just a slice of Hof Tel Aviv in Paris!
RDV JEUDI DANS LA CAPITALE DE LA FÊTE ET DE LA LIBERTÉ
#TelAvivsurSeine #ParisLOVESTLV pic.twitter.com/wdF67d2eWR
— ylana48#VFrVN# (@ylana48) August 10, 2015
2.8.15
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23.6.15
פלברה אחת, שלוש
A new behind the scenes book is just being released about one of the most fabled units in the IDF, the Shayetet 13 naval commandos. The book, Palavra One Three is written anonymously and details some of the many incredible never before heard stories from the unit. Ranging from humorous accounts to the highly dangerous confidential missions carried out by the Shayetet, this is certainly a book I am very much looking forward to reading.
Palavra One Three
19.6.15
Old Royal Naval College
A few fascinating photos from the former Old Royal Naval College of the British Royal Navy in Greenwich, England.
Trafalgar Dinner at the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College. BBC
A night time view of the Old Royal Naval College. All Things Europe
14.6.15
Helly Luv is the Name
Helly Luv, a Kurdish pop singer, often called the "Kurdish Shakira", gives a proper response to ISIS. The Kurdish nation should be proud.
10.6.15
Peshmerga
Kurdish Peshmerga girls in Irbil take a selfie.
#Selfie de combattantes peshmergas à Arbil, dans la région autonome kurde du nord de l'Irak. Photo Safin Hamed #AFP pic.twitter.com/nhhOU2cfxI
— Amandine Ambregni (@AAmbregni) June 9, 2015
2.6.15
Herev Battalion: 1948-2015
All I can say is that I very much hope the IDF will reconsider its recent decision to disband the Herev Battalion. If the need to integrate was so important, then units such as Netzah Yehuda would not continue to be given such special treatment from the army.
The Druze community in Israel has served valiantly since 1948 and have often paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of this country we hold dear. They deserve to have their unique voice and contribution to Israel's security recognized. While many Druzim do in fact want to make a full integration into the IDF, they do not want to see a discontinuation of the Herev legacy. A legacy that is long and proud.
The Druze community in Israel has served valiantly since 1948 and have often paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of this country we hold dear. They deserve to have their unique voice and contribution to Israel's security recognized. While many Druzim do in fact want to make a full integration into the IDF, they do not want to see a discontinuation of the Herev legacy. A legacy that is long and proud.
The IDF's Herev Battalion shield
Soldiers from the IDF's Herev Battalion during a march. Jpost
28.5.15
27.5.15
מלחמת שלום הגליל
IDF infantry and armoured forces operate in Lebanon during Operation Peace for Galilee, also known as the First Lebanon War. June, 1982.
IDF Archives
IDF Archives
26.5.15
23.5.15
הצלמניה רודי ויסנשטין: תל אביב
Jews in Tel Aviv celebrate UN resolution 181 at the former Mugrabi square. The resolution called for the partition of British ruled Mandatory Palestine and the establishment of an independent Jewish state and an Arab state. 1947.
הצלמניה רודי ויסנשטין
Vintage Balkans: Romania
Romanian high school girls in traditional dress. 1939.
Vintage Balkans. Adrian Savoiu collection
13.5.15
10.5.15
We Remember
All politics aside, it was the Russian people who shouldered the heaviest burden during the Second World War. They deserve to be honoured, not snubbed by Western leaders. We won't forget their sacrifice.
Russia commemorates 70 years since the the defeat of Nazi Germany. Daily Mail
People in Moscow hold pictures of WWII veterans in remembrance. Daily Mail
8.5.15
VE Day
70 years on, we remember our bravest heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defeat evil.
Daily Mail
Daily Telegraph
7.5.15
Lag B'Omer. 1948
Men and women of the Israel Defense Forces celebrate Lag B'Omer in 1948.
הצלמניה רודי ויסנשטין
4.5.15
Berlin in Colour. July 1945
Incredible colour footage of Berlin in July 1945, just in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War.
The effects of tonight's anti-racist protest in central Tel Aviv, which descended into complete chaos and rioting. Up to 56 injuries have been confirmed.
מהומות תל אביב: שוטרים וצלם פצועים pic.twitter.com/R4vPGpCHD7
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) May 3, 2015
3.5.15
It is not a quiet night in the streets of Tel Aviv. Legitimate protests and acts of civil disobedience have now turned into a scene of full anarchy and violence.
Rabin square - smoke from the stun grenades hangs in the air about an hour ago #Israel pic.twitter.com/IGIoZNUjpW
— Ben Hartman (@Benhartman) May 3, 2015
Thames Television - Lebanese Civil War 1976
Very fascinating UK news report from 1976 on early days of the Lebanese Civil War.
27.4.15
Map shows hostilities between Israel & Syria in the past 10 hours, including botched border attack, fresh airstrikes. pic.twitter.com/zG6HMerzN8
— AssetSource (@AssetSourceApp) April 27, 2015
26.4.15
Pesach Haganah Style
A female Haganah member with Matza and a pistol. 1948.
Rudi Weissenstein Archives
23.4.15
יום עצמאות 67 שמח!
A few scenes from Israel's official 67th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem. There truly is nothing that matches the feeling of pride like that during Yom HaAtzmaut.
IDF flag bearers on Har Herzl. Ynet
Independence Day fireworks light up the sky. Ynet
16.4.15
גיבורי אמיתי
Stephen Laron as a member of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Laron would later volunteer for service with the nascent Israeli Air Force in Israel's War of Independence in 1948.
פז"ם
12.4.15
7.4.15
28.3.15
עולים חדשים לומדים עברית בצה"ל
Only because I still share a serious soft sport for these types of Michve Alon documentaries.
23.3.15
Kurdistan in Israel
Kurdish Rudaw TV recently made their way to Israel and embedded for a report with soldiers from the IDF.
Rudaw TV with IDF soldiers
Rudaw crew pose with IDF personnel
21.3.15
(L) Kurds 2015 (R) Greeks 1820s
Western intervention ✓
Western volunteers ✓
Independence: TBD pic.twitter.com/rCtXKGcK9U
— aris roussinos (@arisroussinos) March 19, 2015
20.3.15
11.3.15
8.3.15
Respect to the Ladies
יום בחיי לוחמת - סמל יפעה יונגמרמן מצחצחת את הנעליים לאחר עוד סיור בגזרה pic.twitter.com/AV4mxhjg6b
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) March 8, 2015
7.3.15
40 Years On
Remembering the victims of the terrorist attack on the Savoy Hotel in Tel Aviv.
IDF soldiers outside the Savoy Hotel in Tel Aviv, 1975. GPO
6.3.15
Jewish Legion, London, 1948
משרדי הלגיון העברי בלונדון, מיון בקשות המועמדים לגיוס, 28.1.1948
הארכיון הציוני המרכזי
The offices of the Jewish Legion in London, sorting the candidate requests for recruitment, 1.28.1948
Central Zionist Archives
הארכיון הציוני המרכזי
The offices of the Jewish Legion in London, sorting the candidate requests for recruitment, 1.28.1948
Central Zionist Archives
הארכיון הציוני המרכזי
5.3.15
25.2.15
'כפיר נוב 14
Soldiers from the IDF's Kfir Brigade, draft class of Nov '14, recently completed their coveted beret march. The journey began in the Jordan Valley and finished 65 km later at Bach Kfir. - Bamahane
במחנה
במחנה
23.2.15
Mayor Nir Barkat: Gibor
While the unfortunate reality is that the city of Jerusalem has become accustomed to random acts of terror over the years. However, it's not everyday that a terrorist attack unfolds just as the mayor of Jerusalem is passing by. But this is exactly what happened today.
While Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was on his way to a conference with his security detail, they happened to pass by right at the moment where a terror attack was unfolding. A Palestinian terrorist had just attacked and stabbed a young Haredi Jew near Kikar Tzahal in central Jerusalem. In an incredible act of braveness, Mayor Barkat took direct action himself and subdued the terrorist, along with assistance from his security team. You can see Barkat in the white shirt take down the knife wielding terrorist in this video that was shot from a nearby security camera.
While Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was on his way to a conference with his security detail, they happened to pass by right at the moment where a terror attack was unfolding. A Palestinian terrorist had just attacked and stabbed a young Haredi Jew near Kikar Tzahal in central Jerusalem. In an incredible act of braveness, Mayor Barkat took direct action himself and subdued the terrorist, along with assistance from his security team. You can see Barkat in the white shirt take down the knife wielding terrorist in this video that was shot from a nearby security camera.
21.2.15
יום העצמאות 1957
IDF Paratroopers parade in Tel Aviv during Israeli Independence Day celebrations. 1957.
White City. FB
ההגנה
A female Haganah fighter during the Israeli War of Independence. Hundreds of Jewish women in HaYishuv enlisted in the Haganah and served in a combat capacity throughout the war.
1948
ההגנה
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