Soldier

An Amputated Soldier’s Story and His Take on Oct. 7

Yonatan Ben Chamu’s near-death experience in Gaza led him to new insights into the cause of October 7.

Soldier's initiative after near-death experience

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.

Soldier dies after contracting fungal infection

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.

A Call for Support:

Strengthening Our Soldiers on the Frontlines

Over 100 Days of Warfare: Israeli Defense Forces Face Ongoing Challenges, but Hope Prevails

The commandment to serve in the army – saving Jewish lives

The commandment to conquer and defend the land overrides the preservation of individual lives.

Mother of officer who died in prison: 'My son was healthy'

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.'

Mysterious occurrence in IDF: Imprisoned intel officer dies

Intel officer sent to detention facility in central Israel in September. 2 weeks ago he was sent to hospital and pronounced dead.

Injured soldier Ilay Chayot receives certificate of excellence

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.

A Dream Fulfilled: Finally A Full-Fledged Soldier!

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 IDF soldier found near Hizma checkpoint

Body of soldier Sagi Ben David, who went missing on Tuesday, found. Police are investigating the circumstances.

Watch: Haredi children attack vehicle with soldier

IDF soldier's car surrounded by children, young men who curse, throw stones at him.

Yehuda Wachsman, father of soldier Nachshon, passes away

He leaves behind his wife, 6 children and many grandchildren. The time of his funeral has not yet been set.

He got on a plane and joined the Israeli army

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.

Yitzhar demands youths leave after soldier injured

Samaria community says it "sees the conduct of the youths and the attack on IDF soldiers as scandalous and shameful."

'He was God-fearing and full of joy'

Head of murdered soldier's yeshiva: Soldier had gone to buy gifts for his rabbis. "He was found embracing the books he had bought."

Surprise turnout at 30-day memorial for Zachary Baumel

Family of soldier MIA for 37 years buried last month surprised when people from from all over country show up. 'A feeling of unity.'

French Jewish GI who fought in D-Day passes away at 98

Bernard Dargols, the only French soldier to fight in American uniform with Allied forces during D-Day landing at Normandy, dies at 98.

Man suspected of attacking soldier arrested

Police arrest man suspected of attacking a soldier in uniform in Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem yesterday.

Attempt to attack soldier in Mea Shearim foiled

Police rescue soldier walking through J'lem haredi neighborhood after dozens of extremists gather around him, threatening violence.

IDF soldier shot during training exercise

Soldier wounded by gunfire during training at base in central Israel. Circumstances being investigated.

Hebrew U lecturer blasted for berating uniformed IDF soldier

Im Tirtzu Zionist organization 'calls on Education Minister to immediately intervene and fire this violent lecturer.'

Watch: Lecturer yells at student in uniform

Senior lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem documented shouting at female student who arrived to class in IDF uniform.

Candidate for elite unit injured during selection process

Youth injured and evacuated to the hospital during tryout for elite combat unit.

IDF soldier lightly injured near Bethlehem

During operation, dozens of Arabs attack soldiers and throw rocks at them. Soldiers respond with live fire and crowd dispersal measures.

Soldier demands one law for all

405th Artillery Corps Battalion soldier petitions Military Advocate General: Let me participate in Um al-Fahm 'Jewish Power' parade.

Defense Minister to wounded soldier: We will reach the terrorist

Minister Liberman visits officer Bar Vaknin, wounded last week by Gaza sniper, at hospital. 'In the end, the IDF reaches everyone.'

Mother of wounded officer: 'It was a miracle'

Mother of IDF officer moderately wounded by sniper fire on Gaza border arrives from vacation in Eilat to hospital in Be'er Sheva.

Jewish US soldier buried 74 years after going missing in WWII

Hometown hero David Rosenkrantz buried by family in California, after having been listed as missing since World War II.

Weapon used to hit soldier - made in Iran

Hundreds of family members and friends attending funeral of soldier Aviv Levi, killed by Hamas sniper on Friday.

Terrorist who dropped block on soldier to be indicted

Military prosecutor to declare that terrorist who murdered soldier Ronen Lubarsky will be indicted for murder in coming days.

Soldier critically injured after block dropped from building

During operation to arrest terrorists near Ramallah, block thrown from building, hitting soldier from elite Duvdevan unit in the head.

Soldier hacks into IDF computer system to show its vulnerability

Soldier warns his commanders that 'Tzahalnet' exposed to hacks. They ignore him - but he proves his point by hacking into secret database.

Soldier jailed over beard to be released for Independence Day

IDF soldier sent to military prison for growing beard during Omer will be released to be with his family on Israel's 70th.

Soldier jailed for growing beard

Combat soldier imprisoned for 20 days for growing beard during counting of the Omer. IDF: 'Soldier does not maintain religious lifestyle.'

Soldier killed by accidental discharge laid to rest

Shachar Strug of elite Duvdevan unit buried at military cemetery in Tel Aviv. Strug apparently killed by bullet from his comrade's weapon.

'He saved lives - in life and in death'

Organs of elite combat soldier killed in road accident on Highway 6 transplanted in six people overnight. Funeral this afternoon.

Soldier injured in Highway 6 car accident dies

Shiloh Siman Tov, 23, Sayeret Golani soldier seriously injured in vehicular accident last week, dies of his injuries.

Certificate for soldier who neutralized terrorist with one shot

Marcello Perez de Lira hit terrorist running towards him at Gush Etzion Junction with one bullet, even as the area was crowded with people.

Searches underway for soldier missing in Golan

The soldier left his unit yesterday during military activity, and has since disappeared. Searches concentrated in central Golan.

'We would rather have the Salomons back'

Family of soldier who neutralized terrorist who murdered three in Halamish responds to news of decision to award soldier citation.

Citation awarded to soldier who neutralized Halamish terrorist

Head of Central Command awards citation to IDF soldier for neutralizing terrorist who infiltrated Samaria community and murdered three.

Soldier in serious condition after collapsing during training

Soldier evacuated in serious condition by helicopter for further treatment at hospital. A notice was given to the soldier's family.

Soldier who neutralized terrorist may receive citation

Soldier who ended Neve Tzuf slaughter by shooting terrorist in stomach may receive citation from IDF.

Combat soldier suspected of raping female soldier

Soldier under arrest by military police for alleged rape of female soldier in his battalion. He denies charge.

Killed officer simulated terrorist before being shot

Senior officer on initial investigation: 'We can neither judge the soldier who fired nor the officer who didn't properly unload the weapon.'

Border Police soldiers are not afraid of terrorist attacks

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IDF soldier: 'An Arab bus driver tried to run me over'

Soldier describes harassment by Arab bus driver. After driver tries to run him over, he reports to police, who refuse to take testimony.

Arrested for spitting, throwing eggs at soldier

Haredi youth arrested in J'lem on suspicions of attacking a passing soldier. Police will request an extension of his arrest.

Haredi soldier harassed by Egged bus driver

Egged spokesman tells Arutz Sheva the situation was 'out of the ordinary', incident may lead to driver's firing.

Police: Soldier who drew weapon in Akko acted in self-defense

After Arabs tried to push him and a family member to their deaths, police confirm the soldier drew his gun in self-defense.

Man arrested for defending tourists from Arab attackers

After Arabs attack a group of tourists in Akko, one man was detained for pulling out his gun in defense.

Hevron soldier identified: Elor Azariya

Media gag order lifted on identity of soldier at center of controversy for shooting wounded terrorist.

Israeli music star caves into pressure – won’t rally for soldier

Day after announcing performance in Tel Aviv rally for Hevron soldier, Eyal Golan and David D'Or cancel appearance.

Hevron soldier indicted for manslaughter

Soldier officially indicted over incident last month in which he fatally shot an injured terrorist in Hevron.

Leftist singer: Hevron soldier a 'murderer'

Achinoam Nini reels over support rally in Tel Aviv, says 'I did not raise my children to murder.'

Today: Indictment against IDF soldier in Hevron case

Soldier's defense team expected to demand open trial for the soldier, who shot dead a neutralized terrorist.

Top Israeli music stars rally for Hevron soldier

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 accused soldier appeals to Netanyahu to intervene

Mother of soldier accused in shooting of wounded terrorists pleas for help from PM: 'Its more than we can bear'.

'The state is obsessed with my son, we can't take it'

Father of soldier who shot wounded terrorist says after hearing: 'bring my child home, someone needs to wake up in this country.'

Liberman demands soldier's critics 'drop their pride'

Yisrael Beytenu head slams prosecutor's indictment of soldier with manslaughter, says pride - not justice - is driving the case against him.