Idf veteran

HRF petitions Lithuanian court to investigate Israeli dental student for alleged Gaza war crimes

In its March complaint to Lithuanian authorities, the HRF claimed that S.G. served in the “Vampire Empire” company of the 52nd Battalion in the 401st Armored Brigade.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank
Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

Is the next round of musical chairs within senior IDF posts on the way? - analysis

Renderings of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Sde Dov, North Tel Aviv. Credit: MYS Architects.

Israel to build new NIS 1.1 billion rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv


Hundreds of disabled IDF veterans protest by Knesset, Defense Ministry

Promised reforms for the rights of disabled veterans have been stalled as the Finance and Defense ministries squabble over budget.

Israeli veterans and disabled IDF soldiers protest outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, for better financial and medical aid and support,  May 5, 2021.

Blood donation event honoring Itzik Saidyan to save lives of 1,500

Former IDF Golani soldier who lit himself on fire about two weeks ago is still in critical condition • another soldier's commander "infuriated" at his being denied support 3 years after fighting

An Israeli soldier donates blood for Itzik Saidian at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, April 28, 2021.

Gantz scrutinizes Israel's rehab division after IDF vet self-immolated

During a tour of the Haifa rehabilitation division, Defense Minister Benny Gantz identified some urgent issues that will be addressed by the team working to reform the state's rehab facilities.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi meets with family of disabled veteran Itzik Saidian

Disabled IDF veterans protest as Saidian remains in critical condition

Caregivers announce that they would be holding a full strike of services until the Defense Ministry fixes issues with their working conditions.

A protest by disabled IDF veterans in Tel Aviv, April 18, 2021

Gantz discusses reforming IDF Disabled Veterans Department

Following disabled IDF vet's self-immolation outside of the Ministry of Defense, Disabled Army Veterans Organisation meets with Defense Minister Benny Gantz to discuss reforming the system

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi meets with family of disabled veteran Itzik Saidian

Defense Ministry to probe case of IDF vet who self-immolated

Kohavi: "I wish a speedy, complete recovery to Itzik Saidian, a former Golani Brigade soldier who is hospitalized in serious condition" • A friend: "I blame the Rehabilitation Division directly

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi meets with family of disabled veteran Itzik Saidian

Grapevine March 7, 2021: A taste of Thai

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

DAN KLEIMAN (left), Adi Strauss and Eran Weintrob.

Why did the Golani Brigade commander burn a platoon's flags and symbols?

One former staff sargeant said he recognized his strap and several of the flags in the pictures, adding that he believed the incident was disrespectful to past generations and fallen soldiers.

Golani soldiers during their swearing in ceremony at the Western Wall.

Veterans Day: Jewish war heroes honored for battle that unified Jerusalem

Ammunition Hill welcomes thousands of visitors each year who come and learn about the significance and importance of the hilltop.

JNF-USA’s Ammunition Hill Wall of Honor acknowledges past and present individuals who served their country’s armed services.

Security systems, facilities take preventive steps amid coronavirus fears

Services for former soldiers have been suspended on a number of platforms until further notice due to the novel coronavirus.

People look out from the windows of the Defense Ministry.