Bereaved families

From struggle to mourning: The painful transition of hostages’ families - opinion

The bodies will return, and the struggle that kept them alive for two years will end. And then the real, terrible task will begin: transitioning to mourning.

|ByMOSHE SWIL
PEOPLE EMBRACE next to a banner with photos of captives at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on October 9, 2025.
SGT. ARI WEISS: ‘The image of Ari lifting that heavy Torah high above his head and dancing with it is forever imprinted on my soul.’

A nation of one: From personal tragedy to national mourning on Simchat Torah - opinion

We are part of an ongoing circle of life; no one individual in this circle is more “central” than anyone else.

|BySTEWART WEISS
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.

Defense Ministry: 1,152 soldiers fallen since October 7, over 40% were under age 21

Since Oct. 7, 1,152 Israeli soldiers have fallen, with over 40% under 21 years old, the Defense Ministry said, adding that more than 6,500 family members have joined Israel’s circle of bereavement.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Bereaved siblings of fallen soldiers express lack of gov't support to Knesset panel

The siblings of fallen soldiers expressed that they require further government support, similar to what widows or parents receive.

|ByKESHET NEEV