Skip to main content
Wonderful To See Celebration In Time Of War

Happy Hanukkah from the IDF - from every front in the war | A photo essay

The IDF has released photos of IDF soldiers taking a break from watching over Israel's borders and fronts to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

IDF soldiers enjoying Hanukkah jelly donuts in the Jebaliya area.

The IDF released a series of photos of IDF soldiers along every front celebrating Hanukkah today (Thursday), saying that:

"Even during the holiday of Hanukkah, IDF forces continue operational activity in all sectors - in the south, north, and center, in the air and at sea, in their mission to protect the citizens of the State of Israel, while marking the holiday and lighting the candles of the Hanukkiah."

Here are some of the photos:

Forces of the 188th Brigade in southern Lebanon.
Forces of the 188th Brigade in southern Lebanon. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Soldiers at the Judea Territorial Brigade Headquarters.
Soldiers at the Judea Territorial Brigade Headquarters. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Soldiers of the 890th Battalion on the Syrian border.
Soldiers of the 890th Battalion on the Syrian border. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Soldiers of the IDF's anti-air (and anti-missile) force.
Soldiers of the IDF's anti-air (and anti-missile) force. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Ready for more?

Join our newsletter to receive updates on new articles and exclusive content.

We respect your privacy and will never share your information.

Enjoyed this article?

Yes (21)
No (1)
Follow Us:
Follow us on

Unmissable content

Loading comments...

Also of Interest