Idf veteran

Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment

Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.
A banner flies at Rewild Festival, Ireland, July 10, 2026.

Irish music festival bans IDF veteran from attending in name of 'safe, welcoming, inclusive space'

The Rewild Festival banned an ex-IDF soldier, saying that members of the 'Israeli Occupation Forces' are not welcome, sparking outrage over anti-Israel bias at the Irish music event.

|ByJAMES GENN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote on a bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026

Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis

Bill passes 58-54 despite legal warnings, IDF opposition • Netanyahu heckled by opposition lawmakers shouting 'disgrace' before leaving plenum ahead of the vote

|ByKESHET NEEV
Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

“Olim (immigrant) soldiers who come from abroad to Israel do it purely out of a sense of Zionism and because they really want to take part in helping Israel and helping the IDF.”

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Visitors 'vandalize' Yoni Netanyahu's grave with heart-shaped stones

Lt.-Col. Netanyahu fell during the Entebbe rescue operation in 1976, when the IDF freed over 248 hostages from Uganda's Entebbe airport.

MARCH 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers place flags at graves on Mount Herzl ahead of Memorial Day, May, 2022

'One Soul' reform passes first vote, will proceed to second, third readings

The amendment will allow for the establishment of a team of experts to recommend unique housing options for IDF veterans suffering from PTSD.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli soldiers

Former IDF fighter pilot released from detainment after publishing threats against PM

Israeli cabinet ministers on Sunday demanded a strong response from law enforcement over the incitement.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ze'ev Raz speaks during a protest against a controversial agreement reached over the past few months between the government and large energy companies over natural gas production, in central Tel Aviv, on November 28, 2015.

New York Jewry comes out in support of Israel, IDF

Guests from across the US were introduced to young Israeli soldiers and security officers who were gravely wounded during their service yet returned to life.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022ByERICA SCHACHNE
GALA HEROES in New York.

Israeli nonprofit 'Restart' launches crowdfunding to help IDF veterans

Restart has provided innovative solutions for many wounded IDF veterans to help them with their everyday struggles, and is currently raising money to provide similar aid to as many more as possible.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY
David Leitner's durable, lightweight carbon-fiber leg shield, developed by Elbit via Restart's Makers for Heroes program.

Benny Gantz participates in event for disabled IDF veterans

Gantz discussed the Defense Ministry's decision to recognize IDF veterans who became severely ill after working in the Kishon River and the "One Soul" reform.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Defense Minister Benny Gantz attends an event for disabled IDF veterans.

Biking across Israel for Beit Halochem and disabled veterans

There are five different routes for the 180 Canadian, American, British and 120 disabled IDF veterans taking part, including off-roading, touring and extreme sports.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Courage in Motion riders.

Grapevine October 19, 2022: A peopled holy day

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 19, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
‘THE FEAST of the Rejoicing of the Law at the Synagogue in Leghorn, Italy’ (1850) by Solomon Alexander Hart.

IDF veterans tour US college campuses to change narrative on Israeli-Arab conflict

Dana Ophir and Matan Rutger, former IDF soldiers that were wounded during their service, toured close to a dozen colleges on the East Coast.

OCTOBER 4, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Wounded-in-action IDF veterans toured American college campuses and tried to change the narrative towards the conflict.

Where to house traumatized IDF soldiers? Defense Min. debates

The Defense Ministry committee will examine the unique needs of IDF disabled people dealing with post-trauma – specifically in the field of housing.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers of the ultra-Orthodox 'Nahal Brigade' seen silhouetted holding their weapons at an Israeli army base in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 31, 2014.