Soldiers

IDF reservists to face disciplinary proceedings over alleged selfie after West Bank shooting

The IDF said the conduct shown in footage from the Bani Naim incident appeared inconsistent with military values, as it continues to probe whether the collision was intentional.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.
Illustrative:  An Australian Army soldier is seen on a street on July 16, 2025 in Charters Towers, Australia.

One Australian soldier killed, five injured in Mount Bundey training accident

IDF operating in Syria's security zone.

Syria terror suspects unarmed, attempted to gather intelligence on IDF posts in Security Zone

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

IDF failed to defend Paga Outpost during Oct. 7, opening door for terrorists to massacre at Be'eri


Five IDF soldiers killed while fighting in southern Lebanon, military announces

The military revealed that one of the soldiers was Lieutenant-Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, aged 32, from Beit HaShita, the commander of the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade.

Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, from Beit Hashita, commander of the 52nd Battalion, 'Iron Footsteps' (401) formation, fell in battle in southern Lebanon, aged 32 when he fell

How many more generations will fight the same war in Lebanon? - opinion

My 20-year-old self would have been incredulous to learn that, almost four decades later, I am in the same place, with the same mission statement, in Lebanon.

IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

'Third therapist in the room': Inside Israel's psychedelic trauma trial

Eight-hour sessions, two therapists, and MDMA as "a third therapist in the room." Inside Israel's race to reach the 60% of veterans standard therapy fails.

An illustration of a doctor showing a brain suffering from PTSD with medicine on the desk.

Head of IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, Col. Netanel Lasri, dies at age 40

Lasri, an armored corps officer, had previously served as commander of the 9th Battalion in the 401st Brigade and in the Golan and Hermon Brigade.

COL. NETANEL Lasri.

Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade

Elbit completed a major live field demonstration of its export version of the IDF's Digital Ground Army system in Sweden, as European armies look to modernize amid fears of a possible war with Russia

A demonstration of the Digital Ground Army system, June 2026.

IDF chief Zamir says military has 'solutions ready' to Hezbollah's FPV drone threat

In his comments, Zamir described the drone threat posed by Hezbollah as "a challenge," adding that the IDF "will overcome it."

IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducted an operational assessment of IDF observation posts overlooking the Ayoun Valley in Lebanon's Mount Dov area on May 29, 2026.

American-born former IDF soldier dies at 23 of apparent suicide

Miller’s death comes amid growing concern over the mental health toll of Israel’s ongoing conflicts, with IDF suicides at the highest number since 2010.

IDF soldiers' helmets are hung from a rail, with Jerusalem in the background, on Israel's Memorial Day on April 30, 2025 in Jerusalem, Israel.

Tiv Taam raises NIS 142,000 for combat fitness championship honoring fallen IDF officer

The funds will support the Israel Combat Fitness Championship at HaYarkon Park, held in memory of Capt. Eden Provisor and aimed at encouraging meaningful combat service.

Tiv Taam raises NIS 142,000 for combat fitness championship honoring fallen IDF officer.

WATCH: IDF kills terrorists across Gaza Strip in two separate incidents

The announcement comes after the military announced on Friday three additional incidents involving IDF soldiers engaging Gaza terrorists.

The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

This week's "Wild Drones" competition gathered pilots from 19 of Ukraine's best units and manufacturers of drones used on the front line.

A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026