Mission Brief: The Official Podcast of the Israel Defense Forces

Jan 29 2025 15 ep. 17 mins 78

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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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Daily Brief: Liri, Karina, Naama and Danielle Are Back Home from Hamas Captivity

Jan 29 2025 12 mins

After 477 days in Hamas captivity, Liri Albag (19), Daniella Gilboa (20), Karina Ariev (20), and Naama Levy (20) are finally back home in Israel. All four were kidnapped from Nahal Oz base on October 7, 2023. This special episode of mission brief discusses their return, and explores the truth behind their release. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes.

Daily Brief: Emily, Doron, and Romi Are Back Home from Hamas Captivity

Jan 20 2025 13 mins

A special episode about our three returning hostages; Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher, who were released from Hamas captivity after 471 days. After weeks of uncertainty and fear, their return brought tears of relief and joy across Israel as they were reunited with their families. Emily, Romi, and Doron were taken hostage on October 7, 2023. Since then, bringing hom

Fragments of October 7: Piecing Together the Unseen from the Battlefield

Oct 28 2024 19 mins

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.

Daily Brief: Northern Israel is Burning

Sep 22 2024 3 mins

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.

The Ongoing Conflict in Northern Israel

Aug 07 2024 22 mins

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. Don’t forget to like and

Breaking Barriers: Women in Combat

Jun 18 2024 14 mins

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 women defending their country.

Memorial Day Special: Navigating Grief with Care

May 11 2024 33 mins

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 care. This episode is dedicated t

Operations Officer Takeover: How Do Combat Engineers Operate in the Field?

Mar 28 2024 9 mins

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 the field. Don't forget

Special Forces Talk: Counter-Terrorism and Warfare Scenarios Inside Gaza

Feb 22 2024 18 mins

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-threatening decisions and

How do Israelis Protect Themselves from Hamas Rocket Fire?

Jan 17 2024 18 mins

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 ways to introduce and explain