IDF Soldiers

Three years after Oct. 7, over 400 bereaved partners of IDF soldiers are still left mourning

From the establishment of the organization in 1998 until October 7, only around 500 bereaved partners of killed soldiers had been recorded.

Illustrative: Atara Sinton, the girlfriend of late Israeli soldier Sgt. Ariel Sosnov Sasonov, who was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack on northern Israel, visits his grave ahead of Shabbat at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, January 30, 2026.
 Israeli flags on graves of fallen soldiers in Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, on May 9, 2024, ahead of Israeli Memorial Day; Illustrative.

IDF headstones to include abduction note if soldier was kidnapped, Knesset announces

Rabbi Dov Lando attends a wedding in Bnei Brak, January 15, 2026.

Rabbi Lando: Zionism to blame for Arab hostility, religious IDF troops killed over 'twisted Torah'

IDF operating in Syria's security zone.

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


May her memory be a blessing: 30 days after Zehava Shaul's passing, we recall her lessons - opinion

Zehava’s legacy is one of quiet strength, of a mother who taught lessons in determination and compassion. A mother who, even in the most difficult moments, continued to choose love, family, and hope.

Then-colonel Shlomi Binder with Zehava Shaul.

IDF officer moderately injured in friendly fire accident at military engineering school

The officer was evacuated to receive medical attention at the hospital, and his family was notified.

Soldiers from the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip, January 14, 2026; illustrative.

National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds

National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.

 THE ZIONIST identity didn’t overcome the Jewish identity, nor did the opposite occur: An IDF soldier puts on tefillin.

'Doesn't close the circle': Victim's sister speaks after IDF kills terrorist father of 2022 shooter

For Tal Morad, Tomer’s sister, his killing does not close a circle. In her eyes, the circle that began on April 7, 2022, cannot be closed as long as her brother is not here.

Tomer Morad and his sister, Tal.

At least one Palestinian killed following clashes with Jewish West Bank settler group

The settler group had not received approval from IDF forces prior to entering the West Bank, the military said.

A fire in a West Bank village, allegedly started by settlers, August 21, 2026.

Renowned IDF paratrooper, architect of Kurdish relations, Tzuri Sagi dies aged 92

During Sagi's 32 years of service, he held operational positions in the IDF’s regular Paratroopers Brigade, the reserve Paratroopers Brigade, and served as commander of regional brigades.

Retired Brig.-Gen. Tzuri Sagi.

Golani soldiers complain of long walks, missed meals at Filon base due to harsh conditions

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion said they have a steep walk between their sleeping quarters and dining hall, often in temperatures around 40°C.

Golani Brigade troops conduct targeted activity in southern Lebanon. Image released April 6, 2026.

IDF Gaza Division seals two Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers along Yellow Line

Drone footage released by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit shows the tunnels running underground at length, packed with sandbags.

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion

My heart is once again torn and hurting from receiving more devastating news.

Family and friends attend the funeral of Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, at the Poria Illit Cemetery in northern Israel, July 26, 2026.

IDF kills senior Hezbollah commander in latest round of Lebanon strikes after ceasefire violations

Both attacks came in response to the incident in which three IDF soldiers were seriously wounded over the weekend.

Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.