IDF Soldiers
Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF announces
Ludar, from Yuvalim, was a soldier in the Maglan Unit, Commando Brigade. His name was shared after his family was notified.
IDF says Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya base, Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz
Ultra-Orthodox IDF reserve battalion was not suspended after CNN incident, CEO says
Gulf states urge end of war, terror death penalty approved
Israeli mothers mourn together after their sons survived the battlefield but not their wounds
The OneFamily program draws more than a dozen women, ranging from their early 40s to late 70s, all bereaved mothers of soldiers, except one whose son was killed at the Nova music festival.
When individual acts become a national indictment - analysis
When one man drills a hole, the danger is real, but it is still only one man drilling. The rest of the passengers are not holding the drill. In Israel’s case, that distinction frequently collapses.
US-born IDF soldier killed while fighting in Lebanon, military announces
Katz, 22, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, and was killed during an attack where three other soldiers were moderately wounded.
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the incident, claiming that the strike "violates the most basic principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the laws of war."
Hezbollah looking for 'creative' ways to abduct IDF soldiers to slow disarmament process -report
According to the report, Hezbollah is searching for “creative vulnerabilities” that could enable it to seize Israeli troops in an area where the chances of success are higher.
Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study
A new Hebrew University-led study uncovered how military deployment affects family dynamics.
IDF draft moving forward amid Operation Roaring Lion, includes over 500 new immigrants
The batch of recruits for March-April 2026 is expected to consist of thousands of soldiers, including those drafting into combat roles.
Several IDF soldiers refuse to report to posts due to lack of bomb shelters
According to the report, the issue of inadequate protection on IDF bases is widespread, with one soldier noting, "When there's a siren, we put on helmets and pray."
WATCH: IDF's Lebanon raids kill Hezbollah terrorists, seizing weapons, dismantling infrastructure
The IDF's 7th Armored Brigade killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in raids as Israel weighs broader ground operations in southern Lebanon over the past week.
Female IDF soldiers barred from entering base on religious grounds - report
The soldiers, some seven officers and reservists, all in uniform, were met by commanders from the ultra-Orthodox Netzach Yehuda battalion who forbade them from entering.
