IDF Soldiers

IDF, Shin Bet forcibly evacuate 2,000 Hebron Palestinians in response to deadly Hamas attack

IDF troops demolished illegal structures near the site of Friday's deadly Hebron attack, searched 200 locations, and arrested 10 suspects.

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.
Reservists train during a battalion wide exercise in the Golan Heights; Illustrative.

IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say

 IDF soldiers in a swearing in ceremony. February 27, 2025.

IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

IDF soldier indicted for firing on Palestinian vehicle, seriously wounding 18-year-old woman


‘Did he ask anything about you?’ For families of reservists, one question can go far - opinion

The soldiers and reservists bear the greatest burden. But their parents, spouses, and children carry a heavy weight of their own.

Female reporter holding microphones and writing notes during press conference, media interview, or public relations event.

Sukkot 2026: Faith and prayer can protect us, but Israel still needs a strong IDF - opinion

Even as our heads spin from a dizzying array of consecutive holidays, the parade of crises focusing on the IDF marches on and on.

FITTING BEAUTIFULLY in two worlds: Avraham Ravitz at the Knesset, 2008.

'I had not truly come home': Israeli psychologist turns Gaza, Lebanon battlefield trauma into art

After more than 400 days of reserve duty in Gaza and Lebanon, psychologist Michael Feuerstein turned his battlefield experiences into art exploring trauma, healing, and the journey home.

DRAWING: MICHAEL sunk in the sand of the battlefield.

IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers

The team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier-general, will examine the incident in order to ensure a similar one does not occur again.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Pray for Leiter: The importance of supporting soldiers who protect Israeli life - editorial

Neria can disagree with those making the decisions and still answer the call, but Israel shouldn't mistake that resolve for an inexhaustible supply of time, health, or courage.

Neria Leiter.

IDF reduces amount of forces in southern Lebanon from eight brigades to six

According to Army Radio, the IDF has recently pulled four brigades out of Lebanon, replacing them with only two. It has also released a large number of reservist soldiers.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

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

The combat team posted at the outpost was not sufficiently prepared for such a terrorist infiltration, including not having conducted training drills or scenarios, the IDF probe found.

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

‘NAZA’ documentary can’t explain why a military bent on genocide would need AI - opinion

NAZA's thesis, delivered by Abraham in the film’s own framing, is that the killing of Gazan civilians was not incidental to the war against Hamas; it was the design.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Enduring the tragedy of loss, Israeli families of suicide victims struggle to find a path to life

Bishvil Hahayim was officially founded in 2000, but founders worked for several years beforehand to create an organization that would help families and prevent these calamities.

Illustrative image of a head, made of crumpled paper, looking down on a black background.

Former IDF soldier killed in paragliding accident during Colombia trip

Following the tragic news, the Chabad updates site reported that the city Chabad emissary Rabbi Levi Vanunu, in close cooperation with the Israeli Embassy there, is working around the clock.

Illustrative: Paragliders run to take off from Bello, Antioquia department, Colombia on February 11, 2026.