Fallen soldiers

IDF Menashe Brigade reservist dies from wounds sustained in Gaza fighting

The IDF said that Master Sergeant (res.) Asael Babad, 38, was severely injured during combat in Rafah on October 19 of last year.

Sergeant-Major (res.) Asael Babad.
First Funeral, 2023

Voices of October 7: Ben Zussman z”l final words

IDF soldiers demolish the home of terrorist Jamil Samara in Burkin, October 22, 2025.

IDF forms committee to review commemoration, legacy of fallen soldiers

Major Eyal Avnion leading his troops.

The Diary of Major Eyal Avnion z"l


Israel must not let urgent challenges overshadow the human stories behind them - editorial

Only by weaving remembrance into the fabric of governance can we guarantee that every one who sacrificed will remain at the forefront of our national consciousness.

Demonstrators protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 7, 2025

Seven IDF soldiers killed in Khan Yunis blast, terrorist attached IED to vehicle

The incident occurred on Tuesday, when a report came in of a blast that struck a "Puma" armored personnel carrier from the IDF’s 188th Brigade.

Seven Combat Engineer IDF soldiers who were killed in Khan Yunis, Gaza, June 25, 2025.

IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Halfon in combat in Gaza

St.-Sgt. Halfon, 20, from Petah Tikva, served in the 603rd Combat Engineering Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade.

 IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Stav Halfon, 20, killed in Gaza, June 18, 2025.

IDF announces St.-Sgt. Naveh Leshem killed in Gaza

Leshem was 20 years old from the West Bank settlement of Nokdim. 

 Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem.

IDF announces Sgt.-Maj. Noam Shemesh, 21, killed in Gaza

Shemesh was killed by an RPG in southern Gaza, the IDF cleared for publication on Sunday morning. 

 Sergeant Major Noam Shemesh, 21, killed in battle in the Gaza Strip, June 15, 2025.

IDF chief denies 'baseless' Channel 14 claim MAG responsible for four soldiers' deaths

Channel 14 shared a closed conversation where a senior IDF officer claimed the military was barred from striking the building due to concerns regarding “high collateral damage.”

 IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.

One year on: A daring rescue in Gaza and the sacrifice of Arnon Zamora

After his death, Zamora was honored with the change of the name of the operation to Operation Arnon.

 The four rescued hostages seen at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on June 8, 2024

Guy Sasson defends Roland Garros title, dedicates win to fallen soldier

Guy Sasson made history at Roland Garros, defending his Quad Singles title and winning doubles with Niels Vink, dedicating the emotional victory to fallen soldier Yoav Raver.

  ISRAEL'S GUY SASSON celebrates on the court after winning the Quad Wheelchair Singles Title at Roland Garros for the second straight year.

IDF names Sgt. Cohen, Sgt.-Maj. Rotstein as additional fallen soldiers in Khan Yunis

The IDF announced on Friday that four Israeli soldiers were killed and five others were wounded in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, when a bomb detonated, causing a building to collapse on the troops.

 Sgt.-Maj. Tom Rotstein and Sgt. Uri Yehonatan Cohen.

Israel’s sports world pays tribute to fallen soldiers Yoav Raver and Chen Gross

Raver chose to enlist in the IDF's Yahalom unit as a combat engineer, though he could have continued playing basketball professionally.

 Yoav Raver Hapoel played for Kfar Saba youth basketball team before his death in the Gaza Strip on Friday, June 6, 2025.