IDF Soldiers

Soldier opens fire on taxi in Tel Aviv after mistaking fare dispute for kidnapping attempt

The incident unfolded overnight on Rothschild Boulevard, where officers responding to reports of a shooting found a taxi with a shattered window and glass scattered nearby. No injuries were reported.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.
Female IDF combat soldiers.

High Court says IDF must implement equal opportunity for women in combat roles

A HAMAS terrorist killed by the IDF, April, 2026.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist involved in building collapse which killed 21 soldiers

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New IDF chief lawyer Maj.-Gen. Offir visits Gaza front lines for legal assessment

"It was important to me, after entering office, to get up close to the reality and challenges which our soldiers and commanders confront on the southern front of the conflict," said Offir.

Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir looks on with IIDF Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asur at conditions in Gaza.

Database that doxed Canadians who joined IDF publishes list of schools, synagogues they attended

GTA to IDF is a new project by Davide Mastracci, who previously released the 'Find IDF Soldiers' site in February 2025.

Protesters and counter protesters hold flags during a protest outside the screening of the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" about the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 10, 2025.

Minister Eliyahu Launches National Appreciation Week for IDF Wounded

Reunion with paratrooper Liran Baruch highlights the legacy and sacrifice of Israel’s wounded heroes

Soldiers and injured participants from the ‘The Strong Are Revealed’ nonprofit organization taking part in a surfing activity held in honor of Israel’s Wounded Veterans Appreciation Day.

IDF kills one, arrests another after stone-throwing attack near West Bank highway

The actions of the suspects "endangered the civilians who were driving along the route," the IDF said.

IDF troops operate in the northern West Bank.

Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach

The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Car-ramming at Hebron checkpoint wounds one IDF soldier, terrorist killed

A vehicle accelerated towards a group of soldiers. Troops shot at the attackers, killing both of them.

Israeli security forces at a checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, December 1, 2025. (illustrative)

Katz slams IDF chief Zamir: IDF inquiries and promotions must follow agreed process

Katz said the IDF is subordinate to decisions of the political echelon, headed by the prime minister, and that the defense minister’s role is to ensure those decisions are implemented.

Prime Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli minister of Defense Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025.

Belgian NGO HRF files new complaint in Spain against Israeli tourist, alleging Gaza war crimes

The group asked Spanish authorities to detain the traveler urgently to prevent his departure and “ensure accountability,” according to the complaint.

Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion patrol near the Israeli-Gaza border, October 20, 2023.

Katz rejects appt of Col. (res.) Gitelman, claims he promoted draft dodging

"Those who preach or encourage refusal will not serve in the IDF and will not be promoted to any position," Katz said.  

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery. November 11, 2025.

Oct. 7 cm'tee not yet formed due to Zamir-Yadai tensions, Zamir calls for external investigation

Initial IDF assessments indicate that the second Turgeman committee's findings are likely to cause a shakeup within the defense sector, given their critical assessment of the Oct. 7 events.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir a tour of southern Syria with other government and military officials, November 19, 2025