Captain Shachar's organs save six patients after his death
Six patients received a new chance at life following organ donations from Captain Shachar Gamla, an Egoz officer who died of wounds after being hit by an explosive drone in Lebanon.
Six patients received a new chance at life following organ donations from Captain Shachar Gamla, an Egoz officer who died of wounds after being hit by an explosive drone in Lebanon.

Amitai Yaari recalled his fallen brother, Sgt. Ohad Yaari's love of Torah, military service, and ability to bring joy to everyone around him.

Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a 21-year-old Givati Brigade soldier who was killed in Lebanon over the weekend, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in his hometown.

Givati fighter Sgt. Ohad Yaari fell in Lebanon on Friday, apparently after being struck in the head by shrapnel.

Captain Shachar Gamla, 24, dies of his wounds after sustaining serious injuries in Lebanon on Thursday night.

The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

Shachar, younger brother of fallen soldier Captain Eitan Lemberg, says: 'In his high school yearbook, someone wrote that he would one day become IDF chief of staff because he cared so much.'

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, aged 21, from Mishmar HaShiv'a, an officer in the armored corps of the 75th Battalion, 7th Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, killed by an explosive drone in Lebanon, left behind a poignant message of healing, peace, and hope.

Captain Silvester, a doctor in the Shaked Battalion (424), Givati Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, aged 20, from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, two others injured.

Prime Minister Netanyahu mourns Maglan fighter Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, who fell in battle after IDF forces took control of the Beaufort ridge.

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, aged 21 from Ashkelon, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Family and friends gather to pay final respects to Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack on a military base in the north.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'

Sergeant Rotem Yanai, 20, from Giv'at Ada, killed by an explosive drone fired by Hezbollah terrorists. Two other soldiers injured.

At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer, aged 19, from Eilat, killed by explosive drone fired by Hezbollah. An additional IDF soldier was severely injured.

Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.

Liat, mother of Staff sergeant Noam Hamburger, who was killed in an explosive drone blast on the Lebanon border, speaks in pain about his military service, his dedication, and the final hours before receiving the bitter news.

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger fell in northern Israel, two other soldiers injured.

In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.

Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

The Sha'alavim Hesder Yeshiva held a ceremony today to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of the Yeshiva's graduates who fell during the war.

During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.

Hundreds of family members, friends and mourners in Jerusalem accompanied the 24-year-old Golani platoon commander who fell after an explosive-drone strike, a month before his scheduled wedding.

While Captain Maoz Recanati was laid to rest in Jerusalem, in Itamar, a newborn boy took on his name.

Head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva eulogizes Maoz Yisrael Recanati, who fell in Lebanon, describing him as “an exceptional young man" - humble, quiet, and deeply dedicated both to Torah study and his military service.

Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, aged 24, from Itamar, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade, killed by anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah terrorists.

A Torah scroll was dedicated at the Bnei Akiva Bar Kokhba branch in Yeruham in memory of Captain Itai Seif, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade who was killed during the war in the northern Gaza Strip.

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from Petah Tikva, killed in an explosive-drone attack by the Hezbollah terrorist organization on Israeli territory.

Some 250 Israeli families according to the Health Ministry, have had their fallen loved ones’ genetic material retrieved and preserved. What is the halakhic view on the use of a fallen soldier's zera?

Miriam, widow of Capt. Ori Shani, got engaged to his former commander Ofek. Ori’s father called it a moment of “rebuilding and hope" after their deep loss.

The IDF has cleared for publication that Sergeant Liem Ben Hamo, aged 19, from Herzliya, a combat soldier in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Hundreds of people wave flags along the route of the funeral procession for Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in Lebanon.

The serious incident in al-Tayiba, in which Sgt. Idan Fooks was killed, reveals Hezbollah’s new weapon: explosive drones guided via fiber-optic cable.

The girlfriend of Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in an explosive drone strike, witnessed the tragic moments of the incident from afar.

Two explosive drones launched at IDF forces evacuating wounded soldiers from the incident in which Sgt. Idan Fooks was killed. One of the drones struck very close to the rescue team.

It has been cleared for publication that Sergeant Idan Fooks, 19, from Petah Tikva, a soldier in Battalion 77, was killed by an explosive drone detonation in southern Lebanon. Six additional soldiers were wounded-four of them seriously.

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.

A plaza was inaugurated in Kochav Yaakov in memory of Harel Sharvit, who fell in Gaza, with his family and public figures honoring his life and legacy.

The family of Yehonatan Yosef Brand, who fell in Gaza, published an excerpt from his diary written on Memorial Day 2017 at a border outpost near Syria, reflecting on the fallen and his dedication to Israel.

Miriam, an officer in the Air Force and widow of Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, who fell in battle in Lebanon, saluted beside her husband’s grave during the minute of silence.

Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, from the Himmelfarb school gathered around his grave on Mount Herzl and sang together for Memorial Day.

Friends and family remember Maoz Morell in a special Memorial Day video.

Sergeant Elkana Navon, of blessed memory, fell in battle in Jenin about a year and a half ago. Two of.his soldiers spoke with Arutz Sheva about his character and legacy.

The Elon Moreh Yeshiva published statements by ten of their students who have been killed in action since the war began.

Who was Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a military rabbi, captain in the IDF reserves, and beloved teacher at Himmelfarb Yeshiva High School in Jerusalem, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon in October 2024?

Sergeant First Class (res.) Hillel Diener, aged 21, from Talmon, a soldier in the Shimshon Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza in December 2024.

Parents of fallen soldier SSGT Oriya Ayimalk Goshen reveal to Arutz Sheva that their son fell in Operation Red Heart, which aimed to rescue the Bibas family from captivity in Gaza.

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Sari, mother of Staff Sgt. Barak Kalfon, who fell in southern Lebanon, says he saw his service as a personal mission, repeatedly volunteered for reserves, and faithfully led his comrades in battle.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, aged 48, succumbed to his wounds after being injured during combat in southern Lebanon.

Since last Memorial Day, 170 soldiers and 54 disabled veterans have been added to the fallen who will be honored on the solemn day.

The baby, son of Harel and Avigail Freilich, was named Matan-Chaim in thanks to God for the birth and in memory of fallen soldier Natan Abergil.

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat as a result of an overturned Hummer. Three reservists injured.
