Israel in November hosted an international search and rescue exercise.
Author - Dov Eilon
Dov worked for 22 years on Israeli radio and television responsible for background music and sound effects for programs after completing studies at the Jerusalem Music Academy. Dov plays the cello.
But he always had a knack for journalism, and since 2001 has been writing for several German-language websites in addition to his work on television.
With Israel Today since May 2016, Dov enjoys focusing on reporting from Israel that gives readers abroad an honest picture of life and events in Israel. Dov oversees the website in German.
Dov is married with three grown children and lives in Modiin between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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Christmas in Haifa
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Invincible Warships?
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Israel’s Futuristic Armor
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Lions of the Jordan
In Israel, women also have to do military service.
Female Tank Crews Take the Field
At the end of June, following nearly a year-and-a-half of special training, the Israeli army’s first female tank crew members took the field.