Up close interviews with soldiers protecting Israel’s tense Syrian-Jordanian border

‘FIDF LIVE’ 18th episode

New York, NY (February 25, 2022)

Tuesday’s episode of “FIDF LIVE,” a monthly program that is produced by Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), featured up-close and personal interviews with the IDF Forces that protect Israeli civilians from tensions along the Israeli-Syrian-Jordanian border, known as the “Border Triangle.”

The program, entitled “Israel’s Border Triangle with Syria and Jordan,” gave viewers the exclusive opportunity to get to know IDF first responders and learn how their various units deal with the many threats aimed against them and Israel’s civilians.

There are two states on Israel’s eastern border: Jordan, which maintains peaceful relations with Israel; and Syria, a country home to Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations that pose consistent threats to the State of Israel. While the Jordanian border is relatively peaceful, there are frequent riots and terror attack attempts in nearby Judea and Samaria.

Courtesy of FIDF

The episode began with a briefing from Lt. Avi, Liaison Officer at the Golan Heights, responsible for diplomatic and strategic relations between Israel, Jordan and Syria as well as the U.N. in the Golan Heights. The program also featured soldiers who serve on Mt. Hermon, shedding light on its unique geographical position that provides a strategic asset to the State of Israel. Finally, viewers had the opportunity to learn about the cooperation between the U.N. and the IDF directly from the strategic players who protect Jordan and Israel’s holy assets.

This episode also shared interviews with three Lone Soldiers from North America: Cpl. Yonah from Cedarhurst, New York, and Pvt. Zac from Canada, who both serve in the 401 Armored Corps Brigade; and Lt. Tova from San Diego, who serves in the 137 Iron Dome Battalion.

The viewers also had the opportunity to meet Sgt. Omer, a Combat Soldier at the Nahal Brigade, Cpl. Michal, Field Observer at 595 Unit (which is adopted by FIDF WCT Chapter), SSGT. Dani, SSGT. Inbar and Pvt. Anava from the Lions of the Jordan Valley Battalion, which is adopted by FIDF Palm Beach, FL Chapter.

The FIDF LIVE platform, hosted by American stand-up comedian and author Joel Chasnoff, is a high-level production broadcast that provides an incredible virtual alternative to in-person experiences and brings awareness of FIDF’s cause and activities to a broader audience. By introducing content through this platform, the FIDF is keeping the community’s connection with Israel alive and thriving.

FIDF has always been a bridge between Americans and Israelis, and this experience continues that tradition in a novel way, serving as the place for everyone who loves Israel and wants to stay connected.

To watch the latest episode, go to https://www.fidf.org/fidflive/episode-18/.

FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profi t organization with the mission of off ering educational, cultural, recreational and social programs and facilities that provide hope, purpose and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide. For more information, please visit www.fidf.org.