Bereaved families

Bereaved family members chosen for Reservist Party leadership after internal elections

Among the bereaved family members chosen for the party’s leadership was Sandra Alon, mother of Sgt. Tomer Keren, who was killed in combat while serving during the Israel-Hamas War.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party, speaks during the party’s launch event ahead of the 2026 general elections, at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha near Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.
MEMORIAL CEREMONY for 12 young Druze residents from Majdal Shams, killed in a Hezbollah missile attack in July 2024. Shurat HaDin is representing families of the victims in a lawsuit against Hezbollah.

Families of July 2024 Majdal Shams missile attack victims sue Hezbollah for NIS 80 million

Shurat HaDin filed the NIS 80 million lawsuit on behalf of the Majdal Shams families whose children were killed in a Hezbollah rocket strike.

|ByJAMES GENN
Bereaved families and opposition MKs formed a separate committee meeting in the Knesset in protest of the first debate advancing the government bill that aims to establish a politically appointed committee to investigate the failures surrounding the October 7 attacks.

Bereaved families protest Knesset debate on political probe into Oct. 7 failings

Bereaved families, victims of the October 7 attacks, and parents of former hostages attended the panel.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Friends and family members of October 7 victims grieve over loved ones' deaths at the site of the Nova music festival a year after the Hamas massacre.

Supporting Israel's bereaved families is the next phase of the war - opinion

Nearly 7,000 Israelis have joined the community of bereaved, including almost 2,000 parents and close to 1,000 orphans.

|ByNADAV PADAN

Bereaved families to join Knesset debate with Netanyahu on inquiry into Oct. 7 failures

The October Council, made up of hundreds of families affected by the October 7 Hamas attacks, will attend the debate and call for a state commission of inquiry in a press conference beforehand.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Bereaved families attend a Knesset hearing, September 14, 2025.

Navigating the death of a loved one: Each person’s grief is their own - opinion

It is important to acknowledge that each person’s grief is his or her own. As such, it does not help to compare one person’s loss to another’s.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025ByDR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
‘IT IS important to acknowledge that each person’s grief is his or her own.’

Shamir Medical Center CEO joins bereaved Israeli mothers on healing journey in Uganda

Prof. Osnat Levtzion-Korach joins Journey 4Hope’s mission to support mothers who lost sons in the Iron Swords War.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prof. Osnat Levtzion-Korach with bereaved mothers on the Uganda journey

From struggle to mourning: The painful transition of hostages’ families - opinion

The bodies will return, and the struggle that kept them alive for two years will end. And then the real, terrible task will begin: transitioning to mourning.

OCTOBER 11, 2025ByMOSHE SWIL
PEOPLE EMBRACE next to a banner with photos of captives at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on October 9, 2025.

A nation of one: From personal tragedy to national mourning on Simchat Torah - opinion

We are part of an ongoing circle of life; no one individual in this circle is more “central” than anyone else.

OCTOBER 11, 2025BySTEWART WEISS
SGT. ARI WEISS: ‘The image of Ari lifting that heavy Torah high above his head and dancing with it is forever imprinted on my soul.’

Defense Ministry: 1,152 soldiers fallen since October 7, over 40% were under age 21

Since Oct. 7, 1,152 Israeli soldiers have fallen, with over 40% under 21 years old, the Defense Ministry said, adding that more than 6,500 family members have joined Israel’s circle of bereavement.

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Bereaved siblings of fallen soldiers express lack of gov't support to Knesset panel

The siblings of fallen soldiers expressed that they require further government support, similar to what widows or parents receive.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.