IDF Soldiers

IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion

If Israel is to remain faithful to its foundational ethos – that it does not abandon its soldiers – it must be willing to update its systems to reflect the full cost of war.

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025
IDF soldiers demolish the home of terrorist Jamil Samara in Burkin, October 22, 2025.

IDF forms committee to review commemoration, legacy of fallen soldiers

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage

A pillar of smoke rises after the IDF destroy a Gaza terror tunnel, November 11, 2025.

Hind Rajab Foundation files war crimes complaint against IDF veteran in Austria


'Antisemitic witch hunt': MP's petition calls for all IDF soldiers in Canada to be investigated

The petition is based on the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act (CAHWCA), which allows the prosecution of crimes listed in the act, regardless of where they were committed.

Canadian MP demandas IDF soldiers in Canada to be investigated and charged.

Hamas terrorist responsible for injuring IDF soldier in an operation in Nablus arrested in manhunt

The suspect, identified as Hamas operative Zaid Haraz, was arrested on Monday morning following a day-long manhunt.

 IDF soldiers are seen operating in Nablus, in the West Bank, July 3, 2025

IDF launches manhunt in West Bank after soldier wounded by terror gunfire

The IDF has begun a manhunt for the terrorist.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Highway 6 victim's brother contradicts IDF soldier's claim of self-defense

Sharif Mufak Hadid, a 26-year-old from Daliat al-Carmel, was fatally shot on Highway 6 by Shalev Hajaj, a 21-year-old off-duty IDF soldier who was in civilian clothes at the time.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Off-duty soldier arrested after fatally shooting civilian during Highway 6 road rage incident

The off-duty soldier, who claims to have felt threatened during an argument, shot the civilian.

Magen David Adom paramedics treat a civilian who was shot by an off-duty soldier on Highway 6, January 8, 2026.

IDF reveals 151 soldiers lost their lives in 2025, lowest annual toll since start of Gaza war

The figures represent the lowest annual death toll since the war with Hamas began in 2023 and are less than half the number recorded in 2024.

 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.

2025’s ‘Persons of the Year’: Israeli mothers - opinion

Beyond the statistics, Israeli mothers’ everyday poetry and superhuman courage perpetually inspire.

 SERENA KALISH (pictured) gave birth to her fourth child during a weekend filled with missile-warning sirens and uncertainty. The night of her delivery, sirens rang through the halls of the Shaare Zedek Medical Center as Iranian missiles were intercepted overhead.

IDF to recognize civilian suicides within two years of service as fallen soldiers

There has been a spike in reservists committing suicide months after they undertook a traumatic service period in Gaza or some other front.

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

Bone marrow bank founded by families of fallen soldiers saves first lives of cancer patients

The bone marrow bank opened by the families of fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz saved their first lives.

Fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz.

IDF kills two terrorists in West Bank after attempted attacks on soldiers

Terrorists were shot dead for hurling stones and attempting an attack with explosives in separate incidents near Jenin, in the West Bank.

Israeli soldiers raid the village of Jaba, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 17, 2025.