Soldiers

Civilian contractor with IDF unit killed by building collapse in Gaza, military says

Hura resident Raed Abu Al-Qian had been working on engineering projects in Gaza on behalf of the Defense Ministry.

|ByAARON GLICK
Civilian contractor Raed Abu Al-Qian, killed in the Gaza Strip on June 24, 2026.
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

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.

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

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.

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

'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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Any solution but the obvious: Israel can't rely on aliyah to fill IDF manpower shortage - opinion

The Israeli government and the army should never look to aliyah and the military service of young olim as a solution to a numerical or political problem.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByYIZHAR HESS
AN IDF reserve soldier reports for a military drill along the border with Lebanon and Syria.

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.

JANUARY 22, 2026ByFRAIDY MOSER
Sergeant-Major (res.) Asael Babad.

Amir Avivi: Israel faces more war before a golden age for the Jewish people 

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi laid out dire warnings and bold optimism for Israel’s future. 

JANUARY 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi ,Chairman and Founder IDSF-Habithonistim (Israel's Defense and Security Forum)

Supporting Israel’s soldiers: Alon Center helps reservists rebuild their lives

The Alon Center helps Israeli reservists navigate life after combat by providing support for the soldiers and their families.

JANUARY 10, 2026ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
Alon center team (from L): Co-directors Adi Zarka Schwartz and Doron Shabti with IDF educator and Home Front support officer Sher Roval, in Tel Aviv.

Israel using armed militias to ethnically cleanse the West Bank - opinion

B’Tselem warns that organized, state-backed settler militias are driving Palestinians from their land with violent attacks across the West Bank.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByYAIR DVIR
Armed Israeli soldiers, settlers, Palestinians, and reporters watch smoke rise during West Bank clashes in November 2025.

Netzah Yehuda: Bridging faith, service, and national unity

The IDF battalion’s leadership will take the stage at The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit to discuss integrating faith, military service, and social cohesion.

JANUARY 8, 2026ByALAN ROSENBAUM
NETZAH YEHUDA soldiers at the dedication of a Torah scroll at the Erez Crossing.

WATCH: IDF strike kills Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon, kill Hamas terrorist in Gaza

The IDF conducted the strike "in response to Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."

JANUARY 7, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

IDF to investigate soldier filmed firing into Gaza on New Year’s Eve

“The soldier documented in the video acted contrary to procedures, firing unprofessionally and not following orders,” the IDF stated in response to the 'Post’ 's request for comment.

JANUARY 5, 2026BySAM HALPERN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers operating in Beit Hanun, July 2025.

Iowa National Guard members identified as US soldiers killed in Syria

“They were dedicated professionals and cherished members of our Guard family,” said Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn.

DECEMBER 16, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A US soldier keeps watch during a patrol in Syria's northeastern city Qamishli, in the Hasakeh province, mostly controlled by Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), on January 9, 2025.

Jewish people are not the smallest nation, but the largest family - opinion

Bound by family, not just fate, the Jewish people show why unity and sacrifice from Abraham to the October 7 massacre, and Hanukkah.

DECEMBER 15, 2025ByDORON PEREZ
Family and friends of slain hostage Israeli soldier Cpt. Daniel Perez attend his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 15.