August 28, 2016
5:49 pm

Ofek Buchris speaks to reporters outside his Galilee home after an indictment was filed against him, charging the brigadier general with rape, sodomy and other indecent acts on July 21, 2016. (Screen capture: Walla news)

Trial of ex-general accused of rape to start in a month

Tel Aviv court holds first session in case of Ofek Buchris, who left army under suspicion of assaulting 2 subordinates

By Times of Israel staff

August 21, 2016
5:00 am

Yisrael and Haviva Yanover, who got married while serving as lone soldiers in the IDF, in an undated photograph. (Courtesy)

A year after his release, Gaza war veteran still waiting for NIS 10,000 in back pay

South African-born lone soldier fighting to get benefits IDF is withholding due to a mistake; US-born Michael Oren says he’ll help

By Judah Ari Gross

July 31, 2016
9:51 pm

Brig.-Gen. Ofek Buchris, during a visit to Tel Hashomer army base, November 22, 2010. (Flash90)

IDF general resigns amid rape indictment, denies charges

Ofek Buchris, accused of assaulting two subordinates, steps down to mount defense as a civilian, says it’s the ‘war of his life’

By Judah Ari Gross

July 21, 2016
5:30 pm

IDF general Ofek Buchris to stand trial for rape

Indictment of decorated officer follows a months-long inquiry into allegations he assaulted 2 female subordinates

By Tamar Pileggi

April 24, 2016
6:41 am

Israeli soldiers guard a post in the Israeli kibbutz of Netiv Ha'asara near the Gaza Strip on April 05, 2016. (Corinna Kern/Flash90)

Despite tunnel fever, it’s business as usual for IDF troops on the Gaza border

Detection system isn’t the game-changer trumpeted by politicians, expert says, and forces on the ground haven’t changed their battle plans against Hamas

By Judah Ari Gross

April 13, 2016
6:45 pm

Israelis with disabilities participate in the Erez Foundation ski and snowboard program (Courtesy Erez Foundation)

In Italy, skis give a new lift to wounded IDF vets, terror victims

From rehab to winter sports: How a group of former Israeli alpine fighters help their disabled comrades conquer mountains and more

By Marissa Newman

March 13, 2016
6:36 am

A soldier from the Lions of the Jordan Battalion participates in an exercise on June 8, 2015. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit/Flickr)

New combat positions for women in the IDF, same old obstacles

As the army makes strides in increasing gender equality, both physiological and cultural barriers keep female officers from the General Staff

By Judah Ari Gross

March 6, 2016
12:40 pm

File: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, Ofek Buchris, center, and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon seen at Mount Hermon, overlooking the Israeli border with Syria. February 04, 2015. (Effi Sharir/POOL)

Lawmaker, others back IDF officer accused of rape

In Facebook post, Merav Ben Ari defends Ofek Buchris; petition supporting him garners 7,500 signatures

By Times of Israel staff

March 4, 2016
10:14 pm

Amid alleged inconsistencies, accuser stands by claims against top IDF officer

In Facebook post, female former soldier says Ofek Buchris sent her text messages that focused on her physical appearance

By Times of Israel staff

March 4, 2016
3:56 pm

Brig.-Gen. Ofek Buchris, right, salutes during a ceremony to mark his exit as commander of the Bashan Division, along with head of the Northern Command Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, center, and Brig.-Gen. Yaniv Asur, in September 2015. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

The unbecoming of an officer

Allegations of sexual assault against Brig.-Gen. Ofek Buchris still top the headlines, underscoring a change in attitude toward rape in Israel

By Adiv Sterman

March 2, 2016
8:05 pm

Rape allegations cast pall over decorated general’s storied career

Second woman makes sexual harassment claims against Ofek Buchris; his wife pledges ‘complete support’; alleged victim’s father: ‘The system failed’

By Judah Ari Gross

November 29, 2015
6:13 pm

Newly named Israel Police Deputy Commissioner Zohar Dvir speaks at a press conference on July 6, 2014. (Gil Eliyahu/Flash90)

You don’t mess with the Zohar

Meet Zohar Dvir, Israel’s newly named deputy police commissioner, who reportedly inspired Adam Sandler’s Zohan character

By Judah Ari Gross

October 28, 2015
8:24 pm

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz (Flash 90)

Spoiler: Benny Gantz wasn’t captured by Iraqi forces

Official Iranian mouthpiece and others claim former IDF chief caught while aiding Islamic State. Er, no

By Judah Ari Gross

October 19, 2015
11:35 pm

The beret of IDF Sgt. Omri Levi, who was killed in a Beersheba terror attack on October 18, 2015, rests on his grave at his funeral on October 19, 2015. (Flash90)

IDF soldier killed in Beersheba attack laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral for Sgt. Omri Levy; fellow soldiers mourn comrade in arms ‘we all saw as a brother’

By Tamar Pileggi

July 27, 2015
5:32 am

Noam Tashnady, 12 (seated), during the Gaza disengagement in August 2005 (Courtesy)

From playground to battleground: The Gush Katif kids who went ‘home’ to war

Decade after pullout, 3 Gaza-born soldiers recall their return to the ‘landscape of their childhood’ to fight in last summer’s war

By Marissa Newman

Topic: Golani Brigade

Trial of ex-general accused of rape to start in a month

Tel Aviv court holds first session in case of Ofek Buchris, who left army under suspicion of assaulting 2 subordinates

A year after his release, Gaza war veteran still waiting for NIS 10,000 in back pay

South African-born lone soldier fighting to get benefits IDF is withholding due to a mistake; US-born Michael Oren says he’ll help

IDF general resigns amid rape indictment, denies charges

Ofek Buchris, accused of assaulting two subordinates, steps down to mount defense as a civilian, says it’s the ‘war of his life’

IDF general Ofek Buchris to stand trial for rape

Indictment of decorated officer follows a months-long inquiry into allegations he assaulted 2 female subordinates

Despite tunnel fever, it’s business as usual for IDF troops on the Gaza border

Detection system isn’t the game-changer trumpeted by politicians, expert says, and forces on the ground haven’t changed their battle plans against Hamas

In Italy, skis give a new lift to wounded IDF vets, terror victims

From rehab to winter sports: How a group of former Israeli alpine fighters help their disabled comrades conquer mountains and more

New combat positions for women in the IDF, same old obstacles

As the army makes strides in increasing gender equality, both physiological and cultural barriers keep female officers from the General Staff

Lawmaker, others back IDF officer accused of rape

In Facebook post, Merav Ben Ari defends Ofek Buchris; petition supporting him garners 7,500 signatures

Amid alleged inconsistencies, accuser stands by claims against top IDF officer

In Facebook post, female former soldier says Ofek Buchris sent her text messages that focused on her physical appearance

The unbecoming of an officer

Allegations of sexual assault against Brig.-Gen. Ofek Buchris still top the headlines, underscoring a change in attitude toward rape in Israel

Rape allegations cast pall over decorated general’s storied career

Second woman makes sexual harassment claims against Ofek Buchris; his wife pledges ‘complete support’; alleged victim’s father: ‘The system failed’

You don’t mess with the Zohar

Meet Zohar Dvir, Israel’s newly named deputy police commissioner, who reportedly inspired Adam Sandler’s Zohan character

Spoiler: Benny Gantz wasn’t captured by Iraqi forces

Official Iranian mouthpiece and others claim former IDF chief caught while aiding Islamic State. Er, no

IDF soldier killed in Beersheba attack laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral for Sgt. Omri Levy; fellow soldiers mourn comrade in arms ‘we all saw as a brother’

From playground to battleground: The Gush Katif kids who went ‘home’ to war

Decade after pullout, 3 Gaza-born soldiers recall their return to the ‘landscape of their childhood’ to fight in last summer’s war

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