The combatant's willingness to sacrifice by possibly paying a personal ultimate price is soothed by realizing that his actions are linked to the fate of his nation and are an act of worship of the Creator.
Yonatan Ben Chamu’s near-death experience in Gaza led him to new insights into the cause of October 7.
In the wake of a near-fatal encounter in Gaza that saw Yonatan Ben Chamu narrowly escape death, a new mission has emerged from the rubble.
Experimental drug brought from Ireland fails to stabilize condition of Hanan Drori, who contracted a serious infection after being seriously wounded in an RPG attack in Gaza 2 months ago.
Over 100 Days of Warfare: Israeli Defense Forces Face Ongoing Challenges, but Hope Prevails
The commandment to conquer and defend the land overrides the preservation of individual lives.
Mother of Captain T., who died in a military prison, calls for investigation to rule out murder. 'He always did things out of the box.'
Intel officer sent to detention facility in central Israel in September. 2 weeks ago he was sent to hospital and pronounced dead.
Soldier who was coerced into jumping off of a moving vehicle & is now paralyzed from the waist down continues to prove he cannot be stopped.
One proud father recounts his family’s story and how his son, diagnosed with autism, realized his dream of becoming a soldier in the IDF.
Body of soldier Sagi Ben David, who went missing on Tuesday, found. Police are investigating the circumstances.
IDF soldier's car surrounded by children, young men who curse, throw stones at him.
He leaves behind his wife, 6 children and many grandchildren. The time of his funeral has not yet been set.
He wasn’t an Israeli citizen, and he didn’t live in Israel, yet that didn’t stop him from being a modern-day Maccabee.
Samaria community says it "sees the conduct of the youths and the attack on IDF soldiers as scandalous and shameful."
Head of murdered soldier's yeshiva: Soldier had gone to buy gifts for his rabbis. "He was found embracing the books he had bought."
Family of soldier MIA for 37 years buried last month surprised when people from from all over country show up. 'A feeling of unity.'
Bernard Dargols, the only French soldier to fight in American uniform with Allied forces during D-Day landing at Normandy, dies at 98.
Police arrest man suspected of attacking a soldier in uniform in Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem yesterday.
Police rescue soldier walking through J'lem haredi neighborhood after dozens of extremists gather around him, threatening violence.
Soldier wounded by gunfire during training at base in central Israel. Circumstances being investigated.
Im Tirtzu Zionist organization 'calls on Education Minister to immediately intervene and fire this violent lecturer.'
Senior lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem documented shouting at female student who arrived to class in IDF uniform.
Youth injured and evacuated to the hospital during tryout for elite combat unit.
During operation, dozens of Arabs attack soldiers and throw rocks at them. Soldiers respond with live fire and crowd dispersal measures.
405th Artillery Corps Battalion soldier petitions Military Advocate General: Let me participate in Um al-Fahm 'Jewish Power' parade.
Minister Liberman visits officer Bar Vaknin, wounded last week by Gaza sniper, at hospital. 'In the end, the IDF reaches everyone.'
Mother of IDF officer moderately wounded by sniper fire on Gaza border arrives from vacation in Eilat to hospital in Be'er Sheva.
Hometown hero David Rosenkrantz buried by family in California, after having been listed as missing since World War II.
Hundreds of family members and friends attending funeral of soldier Aviv Levi, killed by Hamas sniper on Friday.
Military prosecutor to declare that terrorist who murdered soldier Ronen Lubarsky will be indicted for murder in coming days.
During operation to arrest terrorists near Ramallah, block thrown from building, hitting soldier from elite Duvdevan unit in the head.
Soldier warns his commanders that 'Tzahalnet' exposed to hacks. They ignore him - but he proves his point by hacking into secret database.
IDF soldier sent to military prison for growing beard during Omer will be released to be with his family on Israel's 70th.
Combat soldier imprisoned for 20 days for growing beard during counting of the Omer. IDF: 'Soldier does not maintain religious lifestyle.'
Shachar Strug of elite Duvdevan unit buried at military cemetery in Tel Aviv. Strug apparently killed by bullet from his comrade's weapon.
Organs of elite combat soldier killed in road accident on Highway 6 transplanted in six people overnight. Funeral this afternoon.
Shiloh Siman Tov, 23, Sayeret Golani soldier seriously injured in vehicular accident last week, dies of his injuries.
Marcello Perez de Lira hit terrorist running towards him at Gush Etzion Junction with one bullet, even as the area was crowded with people.
The soldier left his unit yesterday during military activity, and has since disappeared. Searches concentrated in central Golan.
Family of soldier who neutralized terrorist who murdered three in Halamish responds to news of decision to award soldier citation.
Head of Central Command awards citation to IDF soldier for neutralizing terrorist who infiltrated Samaria community and murdered three.
Soldier evacuated in serious condition by helicopter for further treatment at hospital. A notice was given to the soldier's family.
Soldier who ended Neve Tzuf slaughter by shooting terrorist in stomach may receive citation from IDF.
Soldier under arrest by military police for alleged rape of female soldier in his battalion. He denies charge.
Senior officer on initial investigation: 'We can neither judge the soldier who fired nor the officer who didn't properly unload the weapon.'
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Soldier describes harassment by Arab bus driver. After driver tries to run him over, he reports to police, who refuse to take testimony.
Haredi youth arrested in J'lem on suspicions of attacking a passing soldier. Police will request an extension of his arrest.
Egged spokesman tells Arutz Sheva the situation was 'out of the ordinary', incident may lead to driver's firing.
After Arabs tried to push him and a family member to their deaths, police confirm the soldier drew his gun in self-defense.
After Arabs attack a group of tourists in Akko, one man was detained for pulling out his gun in defense.
Media gag order lifted on identity of soldier at center of controversy for shooting wounded terrorist.
Day after announcing performance in Tel Aviv rally for Hevron soldier, Eyal Golan and David D'Or cancel appearance.
Soldier officially indicted over incident last month in which he fatally shot an injured terrorist in Hevron.
Achinoam Nini reels over support rally in Tel Aviv, says 'I did not raise my children to murder.'
Soldier's defense team expected to demand open trial for the soldier, who shot dead a neutralized terrorist.
Eyal Golan, David D'Or and Subliminal to join thousands in Tel Aviv protest for soldier, day after his indictment for shooting terrorist.
Mother of soldier accused in shooting of wounded terrorists pleas for help from PM: 'Its more than we can bear'.
Father of soldier who shot wounded terrorist says after hearing: 'bring my child home, someone needs to wake up in this country.'
