38 Reasons We Love IDF Soldiers

The Israel Defense Forces are among the most diverse military groups in the world. We here at
The Fellowship want to highlight some of the reasons we love the soldiers of the IDF who have
come together for one reason - to protect the Holy Land! We thank you, IDF soldiers, for your
strength, compassion, and dedication. Todah Robah! Photos: Israel Defense Forcesposted on
May 16, 2014, at 3:26 a.m.
1. They make GREAT dance partners.
Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

2. They do the heavy lifting for their fellow countrymen (and women) in need.
Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

3. They pull off the camouflage look like a BOSS.

4. They are some tough cookies, who also dont mind being brought a box of cookies.

5. Theyre always there when you need them.

6. They know that staying healthy is necessary for success.

7. They know when to DIVE right in and do what needs to be done.

8. They love their mamas and are proud to show it!
Photo: Israel Navy

9. Despite having one of the toughest jobs we can imagine, they know when its time to loosen
up, like when celebrities stop by for a visit.

10. They live by the notion that no man is left behind.



11. Its not out of the ordinary for jumping out of a plane to be part of their days work.

12. There is no job too small if it is helping to serve their country.





13. They share their daily adventures with us civilians in unique ways, like taking sky-high
selfies.

14. Soldiers keep Israel safe on land AND at sea.


15. They know a little friendly competition can be a good thing!

16. They have warrior on and off the battlefield. Take the special technology units who help
protect the world from cyber-attacks.


17. They dont shy away from taking a picture with enthusiastic tourists.

18. Their top notch first-aid skills help the young and old

19. They PARACHUTE! (And take artsy photos doing it.)

20. They are diverse and celebrate it! IDF soldiers come from all over the world to protect Israel!
This soldier shows off his Iranian passport.


21. They appreciate their home and take time to admire the beauty of the Holy Land.

22. They know how to use all the really cool gadgets.

23. They are pros at pulling long shifts and knowing how to make sure they stay alert, like with
some piping hot Turkish coffee.

24. They have their own unique, fighting style, a form of martial arts called Krav Maga.


25. They dont limit their service to within their own borders.
An IDF doctor examines victims of the typhoon in the Philippines in 2013.

26. They share throwback photos of their missions.
Here, an IDF delegation visits Greece after an earthquake struck Athens in 1999.

27. They know how to handle the hot Middle Eastern sun.

28. They stick together no matter what.



29. They are proud of their country.

30. And always happy to see their loved ones.






31. They are skilled at making it through some really sticky situations.

32. May it be a scorching hot day or a freak snowstorm; it doesnt stop them from doing their
job.





33. Their model airplanes bring out the inner child in all of us.

34. They arent strangers in the kitchen. There was even an IDF CHEF FACE OFF!




35. Day or night, IDF soldiers are on the watch.

36. This might be a given, but were going to say it anyway: Theyre really good at pushups.