Calls grow for Israel to recruit ultra-Orthodox soldiers

An Israeli law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service is set to expire at the end of this month, paving the way for their possible conscription. Most ultra-Orthodox oppose joining the army, and their party has threatened to overthrow the government if the status quo changes. Linda Gladstein reported from Jerusalem for VOA.Photographer: Ricky Rosen … Read more

Brain-dead soldier’s organs give two men a new lease of life

The soldier was found brain-dead at a local hospital on March 20. (representative picture) Bhubaneswar: The family of a CRPF soldier in Odisha’s Khurda district donated his heart and liver after he died of brain death on Monday. A doctor at the private hospital where he died said the two organs were flown to Kolkata … Read more

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh

Defense Minister smeared tilak with word ‘Gulal’ on soldier’s forehead have: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi with Army soldiers in Leh on Sunday and praised them for protecting the country from its enemies in the face of extreme weather conditions. Singh had planned to visit Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, but canceled his visit … Read more

Defense Minister celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh

Leh, Ladakh: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, with soldiers in Leh on Sunday. He was accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Fire and Fury Corps Commander Lieutenant General Rahim Bari. The minister had initially planned to attend the celebrations in Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, but could not … Read more

Military says Syrian airstrikes hit multiple locations, injuring soldiers

Beirut— Air strikes hit multiple locations in southern Syria early Sunday, wounding one soldier, Syrian state media reported. State news agency SANA cited an unnamed military official as saying that the air defense system shot down some of the missiles, which were launched from the direction of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights at around 12:42 a.m. … Read more

British soldiers ‘exposed’ to toxic chemicals in Iraq must get answers, Labor says

British soldiers who were “exposed” to toxic chemicals during the Iraq war must get answers, Labor says. Sky News investigation Exposed health problems including cancer Among RAF soldiers guarding the Kalmat Ali water treatment plant, which was contaminated with sodium dichromate, a deadly toxin. Many of them have spoken out about feeling “betrayed” by the … Read more

In photos: Civilians flee and soldiers fight as war looms around Avdivka, Ukraine

After a difficult winter and a costly defeat in the Avdiivka stronghold, Ukrainians face one of the most difficult moments of the war on the Donbas front. With severe ammunition shortages and no solid defense lines, Russian forces are trying to advance into the area. As soldiers fight, many civilians face a difficult decision: give … Read more

Five SAS soldiers arrested in UK on suspicion of war crimes in Syria

Five members of the SAS have been arrested by British military police on suspicion of committing war crimes while on duty in Syria. The Defense Department said it would not comment directly on the investigation, but Defense Department sources said reports of the arrest that had been circulating in military circles for some time were … Read more

German military leak claims British soldiers ‘on the ground’ in Ukraine

British soldiers are “on the ground” in Ukraine helping Kiev forces launch long-range Storm Shadow missiles, according to top-secret calls involving German air force officers leaked to Russian media. The Kremlin said the leaks showed “the West’s collective” direct involvement in the war in Ukraine, while Britain’s former defense secretary expressed frustration with the German … Read more