fallen IDF soldiers

Leftist activists block bereaved father

Leftist activists prevent bereaved father Tiran Yaakov from approaching encampment supporting Jewish presence in Gaza, 'Hatred surpasses respect for the fallen.'

Captain Omer Neutra's Way

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Manetto Hill Road in Plainview was renamed Captain Omer Neutra's Way, commemorating the late Captain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen whose body is being held by Hamas.

Bereaved mother:

'I'm not afraid of Iran, but of the chaos among us'

Nirit Rauchberger, mother of fallen IDF soldier Captain Shilo Rauchberger, who was killed in battle on October 7, describes her son's personality and talks about the new memorial being built for him in Eli.

Tragedy in northern Israel:

Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin, 19, dies

Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin, 19 years old from Jerusalem, declared dead after collapsing following training exercise in northern Israel. IDF investigating.

IDF soldier found dead on military base

Ronen Portnoi was found lifeless last Saturday on an IDF base. Military police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

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Popular Israeli singer sings in memory of fallen soldier

Popular Israeli singer Ilanit invites Michal, sister of fallen soldier Shaul Greenglick, to sing together on stage in memory of her brother.

The holiness of fallen religious and nonreligious IDF soldiers

Thanks to the fallen soldiers of the IDF, the people of Israel live! Thanks to those brave soldiers who risked their lives for the rebirth of Israel, the State of Israel exists!

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Newborn nephew named after IDF soldier who fell in Gaza

Sister of Sgt. Yehonatan Elias, who fell in Gaza last year, names her firstborn son after her brother.

Moving:

Murdered lookout's handwriting preserved in book title

In moving gesture, handwriting of murdered Nahal Oz lookout Sgt. Yael Leibushor turned into font adorning new book on the weekly Torah portion.

Bereaved uncle to Knesset:

'To the enemy, we're all the same - we must win this war'

Uncle of Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas, who fell in Gaza, 'The enemy wants to destroy us, they don't differentiate whether we are wearing a yarmulka or not. We must win this war.'

Pain mixed with joy:

How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

Rachel Goldberg, wife of fallen soldier Avi Goldberg, talks about celebrating Purim despite the difficult pain of the loss and explains the significance behind the family's special costume.

In memory of Rabbi Avi Goldberg

Fallen hero's family's emotional Purim costume

The family of Captain (Res.) Rabbi Avi Goldberg dressed up this year as an 'IDF draft order,' as a tribute to their father who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen visits family of fallen soldier

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen came with his mother Siggi to the home of the Kauders family in Tzur Hadassah to thank them for the part played by their husband and father, First Sergeant Refael Kauders, for the role he played in Eliya's release.

Defense Minister threatens:

'Hamas will witness IDF's strength as never before'

'We'll leave no stone unturned until we bring back all our fallen,' Defense Minister Israel Katz promises at IDF memorial ceremony.

Bereaved mother:

'I laughed and cried like never before'

Laly Dery, mother of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov, tells of the emotional moment the family were told Saadia's wife was pregnant.

Bereaved father:

Anyone who is found responsible must go to jail

Itzik Bonzel, father of Amit, who fell in Gaza, demands setting up a special prison unit for those responsible for the 10/7 massacre, including government ministers and IDF senior commanders.

Lookout's mother:

'She continued reporting after terrorists infiltrated'

Mother of fallen IDF lookout Sergeant Yael Leibushor, says recordings reveals that her daughter 'picked herself up with the most confident voice, continued reporting while they were in the post.'

Widow of fallen soldier announces engagement

Meitar Eliyahu, widow of Sergeant First Class (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, who fell in battle in Gaza, announces that she is engaged to Baruch Tzuri Noked of Hebron.

Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

A Hamas gunman was seen holding a Negev machine gun with a drum magazine bearing the name of an Israeli soldier killed in action during the October 7th massacre.

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Soldier dies on base in southern Israel

An Israeli soldier was found in critical condition at a southern base and later pronounced dead. Military police are investigating the incident.

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Nadav Cohen and Staff Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in northern Gaza; eight other soldiers injured.

Bereaved wife:

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Dana Yung eulogizes her husband, murdered in Tuesday's terrorist attack in the Jordan Valley: 'He was phenomenally clever; he had zero ego.'

Terror victim's widow:

'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

'Thank you for our beautiful years together,' Gal Friedman eulogizes her husband Tzvi, murdered in a terror attack in the Jordan Valley.

Terror victim's sister:

'Tzvi symbolized everything that was good in this nation'

Shlomit, sister of Sergeant major (res.) Tzvi Friedman, killed in Jordan Valley terrorist attack today, says her brother was a sensitive, caring and loving guy.

Two IDF reservists killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Sergeant Major Ofer Yung, aged 39 from Tel Aviv, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, aged 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed by a terrorist who opened fire in an IDF installation.

Today in History:

The Tragedy of the Helicopters

28 years ago, Israel witnessed the deadliest air accident in its history as two Sikorsky helicopters collided over northern Israel, killing 73 soldiers.

Moving:

'Amit's beret is now yours - wear it with pride'

Itzik Bonzel presented his daughter, Adi, with the beret that belonged to her brother, Amit, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Mother of fallen soldier:

'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel'

Ayelet, the mother of Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi, who fell in a clash with terrorists in Jenin shared how her son's death saved the lives of other soldiers.

5 soldiers injured:

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

Haruv reconnaissance soldier, First Sergeant Liam Hazi from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity in Jenin. Another soldier from the unit was seriously injured.

10 terrorists eliminated in IDF-ISA counterterrorism activity

Israel Air Force attacks Tammun killing 10 terrorists, including those responsible for death of Sergeant First Class. (res.) Evyatar Ben Yehuda.

Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda served in the 8211th Battalion of the Efraim Brigade and fell during operational activity.

Courage and bravery:

846 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 846 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

Father of fallen soldier:

'Eliav said Shema Yisrael, smiled and died in the helicopter'

Father of fallen soldier Sergeant Eliav Astuker spoke about his son, who always put his friends and nation first. 'He just wanted to defend his country and did it modestly.'

Moving:

Yonatan Razel sings with family of fallen soldier

The family of Yossi Hershkowitz, a school principal who fell in battle in Gaza, sings Yossi's last song in New York together with renowned singer Yonatan Razel. Watch.

'He enlisted directly into the war and was never afraid'

Amichai Avior, a teacher of fallen Sergeant Eliav Astuker, eulogized him: "Educators should dance at the weddings of their graduates - not eulogize at their funerals."

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

Three soldiers from the 931st Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and one soldier from the 79th Battalion of 14th 'Machatz' Brigade, fell in battle in Gaza.

School Eulogizes Soldier:

'A magical child who loved to help'

The Nitzanei Oz school today eulogized alumnus First Sergeant Kenew Kasa, 22, of Beit Shemesh.

Hundreds of flags

Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido on his last journey

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach, 20, fell Tuesday in battle in northern Gaza, and was buried in the Savyon cemetery.

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Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

At the end of the funeral in Hatzor HaGalilit, all stood to sing the national anthem. Hallel approached the grave of her husband, fallen soldier Eitan Shiknazi, and saluted him on his final journey.

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Staff Sergeant Ido from Ganei Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach served as a squad sergeant in the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.

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Major Dvir Zion Revah fell in battle in northern Gaza

Revah, 28 from Jerusalem, served as a Company Commander in the 932 Battalion, Nahal Brigade.

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Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi and another soldier fell in battle

Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, is survived by his wife and is the tenth soldier from Eli to fall since the start of the war. Another soldier, whose name has not yet been cleared for publication, fell in the same incident.

Cost of War:

IDF publishes casualty statistics for Swords of Iron

The IDF has published a report on the number of fallen soldiers since the war broke out, including nearly nine hundred dead and thousands injured.

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Sgt. Uriel from Beitar Illit fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Uriel Peretz, aged 23, served in the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Three additional soldiers were severely injured in the incident.

'Your light will last forever'

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham laid to rest

Thousands paid respects to Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham who was killed in an operational accident in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip. 'You fell as a hero in a just existential war.'

Eulogizing Yuval Shoham

'Big boy with shining strength and amazing skills'

Shira Ben Sasson, family friend, eulogized Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham from Jerusalem, who fell in battle in northern Gaza: 'He was everyone's friend, he took a profound approach to life.'

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22, fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22 years old from Jerusalem, served in the 401st Brigade and fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Torah dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7 massacre

Yeshiva staff and students, as well as Ashdod's mayor, attend Torah scroll dedication honoring Major Chen Bouchris, who fell in battle on the morning of October 7 while defending southern Israel from the invading Hamas terrorists.

24 years later:

Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat, passes away

Parha Yousouf, mother of Druze IDF soldier Madahat Yousouf, who the Ehud Barak government abandoned to death, dies at 85.

IDF confirms:

Captain Amit Levi was killed by terrorists, not friendly fire

'Amit Levi fell as a result of a clash with terrorists, while searching a building used for terror activity,' IDF spokesman says.

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Harel Sharvit, killed in battle, marked Hanukkah 2023 in Gaza

Exactly one year ago, Harel Sharvit celebrated Hanukkah 2023 in Gaza, singing 'Al Hanissim' beside the holiday lights. Watch.

Bereaved Brother:

'We are heartbroken, Amit was our strength'

Brothers of fallen IDF soldier Amit Levi speak about the memories he left them and the lessons he wished to leave behind.

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Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza

During the incident in which Major Shriebman fell, a soldier in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured. In an additional incident, a tank commander in the 9th Battalion, 401st Iron Tracks Brigade, was severely injured.

9-year-old Tzur's heartbreaking Kaddish prayer

Tzur, the nine-year-old son of Cpt. (Res.) Amit Levi who fell in battle in Gaza, recited the Kaddish prayer over his father's grave.

Fallen soldier's widow:

'You are my strength, how will I keep going?'

Captain (Res.) Amit Levi who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip was laid to rest in Jerusalem.

Captain Amit Levi, 35, killed by sniper fire in Gaza

Kibbutz Shomria, in the northern Negev, announces that IDF reservist Captain Amit Levi, father of four, fell in battle near the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.

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First sergeant Netanel Pessach laid to rest

First sergeant Netanel Pessach was laid to rest today in Gush Etzion after being killed in action in Gaza yesterday.

Grandfather of fallen soldier:

'Hillel was happy he could contribute'

Itzik Shadmi, grandfather of Sergeant first class (res.) Hillel Diener who fell in northern Gaza, pays tribute to him: It’s hard to speak about him in the past tense. He loved his family very much.

Bereaved father initiates ‘Shabbat for the Hostages’

'We must do everything we can to bring the hostages back home. We must remember that praying is important, but actions are what's needed,' says bereaved father, Zvi Zussman to Arutz Sheva.

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Two IDF soldiers killed in building collapse in southern Gaza

The IDF announced that Major (Res.) Moshiko Maxim Rozenwald, 35 from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Alexander Anosov, fell in southern Gaza.