Fallen soldier's brother:
'He was a man of the book and the sword'
Amitai Yaari recalled his fallen brother, Sgt. Ohad Yaari's love of Torah, military service, and ability to bring joy to everyone around him.
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.

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.

The Democratic Party drew criticism after posting a Memorial Day message using the images of fallen servicemembers to oppose the war with Iran.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Emmanuel, the brother of Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, of blessed memory, who fell during operational activity, recently enlisted in the IDF in order to continue his brother’s path.

On Memorial Day morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu donned the tefillin that belonged to IDF Golani Brigade soldier First Sgt. Sean Carmeli, who fell in Operation Protective Edge.

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.

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.

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.

President Herzog recounts the story of a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and continuity.

Lt. Col. Naor Amihai described the fallen soldier’s character at the funeral, emphasizing his dedication and fighting spirit.

Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, aged 20, from Beit She'an, fell during a raid in southern Lebanon.

Nahal Brigade forces eliminate three Hezbollah terrorists responsible for deaths of four IDF reconnaissance soldiers.

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Air Force weapon systems officer Assaf Dagan as a fallen soldier more than a year and a half after he took his own life.

The cousin of Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar, of blessed memory, who was killed in a friendly-fire incident in southern Lebanon, eulogized him and spoke about the immense loss and pain.

Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar, aged 21 from Yuvalim, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown

The funeral procession of Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel was held today in Modi’in. His partner eulogized him in tears: “You made me happy-our love was at first sight."

After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.

Captain Noam Madmoni, a team commander in the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, fell during an encounter with Hezbollah terrorists. his Rabbi, Rabbi Uri Sharabi, describes a figure of extraordinary humility.

Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Entis' family describes him as a person who was full of joie de vivre, responsibility, and love for others, who left behind a message of unity for the people of Israel

Noam grew up in Sderot, studied at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon and was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement in the city. He will be laid to rest at 3pm in the city's military cemetery.

Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, fell during combat in southern Lebanon; additional officer injured.

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, who fell in southern Lebanon, laid to rest on Mount Herzl, his friends broke out in soulful song at the end of the funeral.

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz from New Haven, Connecticut, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Three IDF soldiers moderately injured.

Yair Volansky today accompanied his son, Sgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, to his final resting place at Mount Herzl. During the recitation of the Kaddish prayer, he was overcome with tears.

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, a 21-year-old Jerusalem resident, who fell in battle in Lebanon, is laid to rest on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, aged 21, from Jerusalem. Four other soldiers were injured in the incident.

Yaron Greenberg, whose son Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg was killed in action in Lebanon, spoke about his son’s vision: 'That there be unity among the people of Israel, closeness of hearts, and brotherly love.'

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg, 21 years old from Petah Tikva, fell in combat in Lebanon.

Shaked Meir, whose father David Meir was killed during the battle for Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, marks first haircut at his father's gravesite on Mount Herzl.

Staff Sergeant Or Damri, 20, from Liman was killed by anti-tank gunfire in southern Lebanon in the same incident in which Staff Sergeant Maher Khatar fell.
