Fallen soldiers

Sgt. Liem Ben-Hamo killed in southern Lebanon

Twelve IDF soldiers were wounded on Thursday after a drone struck an armored military vehicle near the northern community of Shomera, as drone incursion sirens blared across northern Israel.

Sgt. Liem Ben-Hamo, 19, a Golani soldier who fell in battle in Lebanon in April 2026.
Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen Katz, 22.

Memorial ceremony for fallen IDF lone soldier held in US hometown, marking 30 days since passing

Hadas Levy is the first Israeli woman to give birth to a baby whose father was killed in the war against Hamas using posthumous sperm removal.

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Family and friends of Israeli soldier Sergeant Idan Fooks attend his funeral at the Military Cemetery in Petah Tikva on April 27, 2026.

Fallen soldier Sgt. Idan Fooks laid to rest in Petah Tikva cemetery


IDF reservist killed by sniper fire in Gaza City before Gaza deal agreement

Sgt. First Class (res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani, 26, from Dimona, was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani.

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'Releasing repeat offenders only ensures more bloodshed,' nephew of murdered soldier tells 'Post'

Jonathan Karten speaks to The Jerusalem Post about his family's petition against the release of Jamal al-Hur, the terrorist who murdered his uncle, warning it would “create another Sinwar.”

IDF St.-Sgt. Sharon Edri.

IDF soldier killed in accidental shooting by friend, police officer charged

The soldier was critically wounded from the accidental shot, and succumbed to his wounds overnight on Monday. 

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Park Roni Eshel set to expand as living tribute to heroism and hope

The Eshel family is seeking support for the next stage of the park’s development, ensuring that Roni’s legacy continues to inspire generations

Eshel and his family opened Park Roni, in the heart of their hometown of Tzur Yitzchak in central Israel

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.

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.

St.-Sgt. Inbar Avraham Kav killed in IDF operation at Jit junction laid to rest

Kav, a soldier in the 890th Paratroopers Battalion, fell during an operation at Jit Junction in the northern West Bank.

IDF responds to terror attack in West Bank, September 28, 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.

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.

IDF combat soldier Chalachew Shimon Demalash killed by sniper fire in Gaza City fighting

Staff-Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash was killed in battle while fighting in the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Thursday.

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash.

IDF Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo killed in northern Gaza fighting

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, aged 27, from Migdal Haemek, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Fallen soldier Major Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, aged 27, from Migdal Haemek.