In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Second Lebanon War, we spoke to Colonel R, the Chief of Staff of the 769 Brigade. He looks back on 30 years of service, IDF operations against Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime’s influence on terrorism as a whole. Colonel R talks about operations he was a part…
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In this episode of Mission Brief, Major R joins us to talk about the Israeli Air Force’s Elimination Cell, responsible for coordinating some of the IDF’s most significant operations.
From the elimination of senior terrorists such as Hassan Nasrallah and Ali Khamenei to the complex coordination beh…
In the first episode of the new series ‘Through Their Eyes’, Staff Sergeant Y talks about his experience as a photographer in the field, the importance of preserving history through photography, and the responsibility of depicting the reality of war.
In this Father’s Day special, Major (res.) D and Lieutenant T share how military service shaped their father-daughter relationship, what changed after the October 7 Massacre, the challenges they faced on and off duty, and the lessons they learned as both soldiers and family.
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lieutenant Colonel Doctor M, Head of the Empowerment (Ta’azumot) Department in the Medical Corps, takes over the episode to talk about her work supporting soldiers’ mental health. From PTSD support to emotional recovery, she shares how her team helps soldie…
In honor of Jerusalem Day, Captain Brielle sat down to talk to Alon Wald, son of Captain Rami Wald z”l, who fell during the Six-Day War. This episode dives into the effects Jerusalem had on his life, and how his father’s death led him to his life achievements, including becoming the director of the …
In this episode of Mission Brief, Captain Brielle shares an update on Operation Roaring Lion after more than two weeks of fighting. The IDF continues targeting Iran’s leadership, military capabilities, and terror networks while defending civilians.
We break down key eliminations, the role of the Bas…
Join us on this episode of Mission Brief for an update on Operation “Roaring Lion”, the joint IDF and U.S. military operation inside Iran.
The episode explains the strategic objectives of the operation: eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat, neutralizing its ballistic missile capabilities, targeting i…
On this episode of Mission Brief, we sit down with actor and Israel advocate Nate Buzz. From growing up in Sydney among diverse Middle Eastern communities to Hollywood and volunteering in Iraq during the ISIS conflict, Nate shares his journey of faith, resilience, and advocacy.We discuss the role of…
SGT Atara shares the story of her relationship with SGT Ariel z”l, who was killed by rocket fire while serving in the north.
From love to loss, she speaks about preserving his legacy through a nonprofit dedicated to spreading kindness and connection among soldiers and their loved ones.
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In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Sergeant R sits with his grandfather, Arne, a survivor whose journey spans survival, service, and family legacy. From escaping Nazi occupied Denmark to serving in the IDF, Arne shares what “Never Again” means to him.
🎙️LTC Nadav Shoshani breaks down the facts about the aid that enters Gaza, operational updates across all fronts, and explains how the term “gaslighting” finds its way into the conversation.
Go inside the Paratroopers’ command-and-control center, where battles are managed in real time and every decision can change an operation’s outcome. In this episode of Mission Brief, Major Y takes us behind the frontline to explain how intelligence, technology, and coordination turn information into…
Join us for a special episode of Mission Brief as we look back at the most significant moments that shaped the IDF in 2025. From groundbreaking operations to strategic decisions and unexpected challenges, our international spokesperson breaks down the events that defined the year for the IDF.
In this episode of Mission Brief, Sergeant H shares his harrowing experience of losing his legs during a military operation in Gaza. Sergeant H recounts his journey from being drafted into the Armored Corps to the life-changing event on July 2, 2025, when his tank was hit by an IED. Despite severe i…
In this episode of the 'Mission Brief' podcast, the host interviews Sergeant First Class in the Reserve A, who shares his harrowing and inspiring experiences from October 7, 2023. A recounts his journey from Baltimore to his deep connection with Israel, joining the Paratroopers in 2011, and his surp…
On October 6, 1973 on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise coordinated attack on Israel.
Within hours, soldiers were rushed from their homes, synagogues, and bases to defend the country. One of them was Shaul, who was the Deputy Commander of the …
In this Women’s Equality Day episode of Mission Brief, we sit down with Staff Sergeant T, a lone soldier who joined the IDF’s Field Intelligence Corps as a commander in the 595 battalion, after she moved from Cleveland to Israel in 2022. She shares her journey from moving to Israel to becoming a com…
In this episode of Mission Brief, Lieutenant Brielle speaks with Master Sergeant in reserve Yoav Tzivoni, an IDF reservist, combat medic, and sharpshooter who lost his leg in the early days of the Swords of Iron war.
Yoav shares his journey from growing up during the Second Intifada to serving in Ga…
In this episode of Mission Brief, IDF International Spokesperson LTC Nadav Shoshani joins Captain Tammy to break down the launch of Operation Rising Lion- Israel's largest and most complex preemptive strike to date. We cover why the IDF acted when it did, the evolving Iranian nuclear threat, the sca…