Following tragic murder of Tze'ela Gez, bereaved father Hagai Lober visits the Bruchin Yeshiva: 'My true source of comfort lies in all those who remain and continue to live their lives.'
After the murder of Tze'ela Gez on her way to give birth, her family calls for a decisive military operation in Burqin and the establishment of new communities in Samaria in her memory.
Tal Shahar Carmon, friend of the murdered mother Tze’ela Gez, recounts chilling and painful conversation Hananel Gez had with his children following the murder of their mother and his wife.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally informed the family of Tzvi Feldman today (Sunday) of the successful operation to retrieve his body from Syria after 43 years.
Yuval, Yishai Urbach’s widow, recalls his final conversation, as he prepared for a mission of strength and honor fighting for his people and country. 'I am proud of him.'
The children of Elhanan Kalamanson gathered in the house where he was killed in action in the October 7th massacre to honor him among the 33 Israelis killed defending Be'eri.
Our lives are now separated by a clear line: life before Yaroni’s death and life after.
Orit Mark Ettinger, who lost multiple family members to terror and war, shares an emotional moment with the US envoy at the FOZ Museum in Jerusalem.
The father of hostage Itay Chen says that Donald Trump and his administration believe that the hostages are an American issue too, with many Americans among the hostages.
Terror attack survivor Dvir Haim Shnerb, who was injured in an August 2019 terror attack that left his younger sister dead, announces engagement to Dana Malkior on Israel's 77th Independence Day.
Adi, mother of fallen soldier Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan, reads an emotional letter he wrote to his grandmother shortly before he was killed in Gaza.
The three brothers of Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun speak to Arutz Sheva and describe their feelings on the first Memorial Day as bereaved brothers.
Minister of Construction and Housing Yitzhak Goldknopf announced that due to threats of protests that would desecrate the event, he will not participate in the memorial day ceremony.
'Iranian threat is not just a strategic challenge — it is a moral one. It is a test of our unity, our resilience, and our unwavering determination to defend our people and homeland,' former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says at Museum of Tolerance and IDFWO Memorial Day event.
At start of Yom Hazikaron, PM addresses bereaved families and quotes the daughter of fallen soldier Rabbi Avi Goldberg.
Parents of students at the Hartman High School apologized to Sigal Kraunik and condemned the principal's attempt to silence her.
During a lecture at Hartman High School, Sigal, whose husband fell on 10.7, spoke about the loss of trust in the residents of Gaza. The principal of the school demanded she skip over that part, but Sigal insisted.
Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.
Since last Memorial Day, 316 fallen soldiers have been added to the tally, along with 61 disabled veterans who passed away due to their disabilities and were recognized during the year as fallen soldiers of Israel's wars.
Released hostage Emily Damari and Oren Smadja, who lost his son in Gaza, will jointly light a torch on Independence Day.
Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked MK Tzvi Succot to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.
More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.
Sivan was murdered during the October 7th massacre. Her laptop was stolen from her house. Today, it was returned to her family.
Families of Ben Yosef Livnat, who was murdered at Joseph's Tomb, and Sergeant First Class (res.) Shuvael Ben-Natan, who fell in the war, pray at Joseph's Tomb in special Passover visit.
Over 300 bereaved parents and parents of hostages approached the President calling for the establishment of a mutually agreed inquiry committee.
The parents of fallen American-Israeli soldier Captain Omer Neutra voiced concerns over Israel’s renewed military operations in Gaza, arguing that airstrikes endanger the remaining hostages rather than securing their return.
Eliyahu Libman, bereaved father and Kiryat Arba leader, calls on ISA chief Ronen Bar to step down, says his failure to warn of the massacre will never be forgiven. 'Those who back you are doing so out of great wickedness.'
Sister of Sgt. Yehonatan Elias, who fell in Gaza last year, names her firstborn son after her brother.
In moving gesture, handwriting of murdered Nahal Oz lookout Sgt. Yael Leibushor turned into font adorning new book on the weekly Torah portion.
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.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins reading of Book of Esther at the synagogue of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, praises his bravery. 'Ori was like an angel amidst the chaos.'
During a discussion in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Danny Elgarat revealed that only a single MK from the coalition offered condolences after his brother's body was returned.
Bereaved families from Forum Hagvura demand from Knesset members to eliminate Hamas, 'Have we forgotten our soldiers and the goals of this war?'
Noga Weiss, kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre and released from Hamas captivity in a November 2023 deal, says she cannot find closure until Hamas releases her father's body for burial. 'I haven't yet said goodbye.'
Funeral for Ohad Yahalomi, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity, begins in Rishon Lezion; he will be buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Esther Wachsman, mother of IDF solider Nachshon Wachsman who was kidnapped and murdered in 1994, passes away.
Rabbi Kalman Ber writes condolence letter to former hostage whose wife and 4-year-old and 9-month-old sons were murdered in captivity.
Family of murdered hostage Tsachi Idan announces that his body was identified by the Abu Kabir forensic institute, says he will be laid to rest alongside his murdered daughter.
Dana Silberman Sitton, sister of murdered hostage Shiri Bibas and aunt to Ariel and Kfir Bibas, tearfully mourns their loss. 'I hope you're up there embraced by Mom and Dad.'
Funeral for Ariel, Kfir, and Shiri Bibas leaves Rishon Lezion for Nir Oz cemetery; thousands stand along the roadsides, waving Israeli flags and paying last respects.
Families of female lookouts blast the leak of the IDF investigation of October 7 failures to the media before it was presented to them. The IDF is calling on media outlets to refrain from publishing partial information.
As per the family's request, the funeral will be limited to invitees only, but the public may honor the memory of Shiri and her sons Ariel and Kfir, accompanying the funeral procession by holding Israeli flags along the roadside.
Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, gave a video statement apologizing to Kfir and Ariel for not mourning them until Shiri Bibas returns.
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.
Women of all ages widowed in the war met at the Center for the Family at Orot Yisrael College to gain strength to cope with the challenges that their lives now demand.
A heated confrontation occurred in the Knesset between Shira Lisha, sister of fallen Sergeant Dvir Lisha, and Knesset Member Debbie Biton.
An individual with red gloves was removed from a committee meeting during speeches by families of the hostages.
A group of war widows wrote to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'We support you and your struggle for the same path that called to our husbands.'
Eyal Eshel, father of IDF lookout Roni Eshel, who fell in the October 7 massacre, says the terrorists knew the birthday of one of the IDF lookouts at the Nahal Oz military base.
The 'Sign of Life' initiative, Israel’s national memorial project, recently toured the US to connect Jewish communities with bereaved families.
Daughter of Sara Vaspi, who lost her husband, son and grandson in Israel's wars, and passed away, eulogizes her mother: 'Whoever colors my mother in colors of bereavement is wrong.'
Bereaved families from the Almagor Terror Victims Association call on Cabinet ministers to stop the release of terrorists to foreign countries. 'Terrible mistake that began with a pathetic decision.'
Eli Albag apologizes to bereaved families who were hurt by his remarks criticizing those who opposed the hostage release deal: I haven't slept for two days because of this. First and foremost, I apologize.
Eli Albag, father of Liri Albag, who was released in a prisoner swap deal with Hamas, explains his 'scorn' for those who didn't support deal.
Itzik Bonzel, father of fallen IDF soldier Amit Bonzel, responds to Eli Albag, whose daughter was freed in a prisoner swap deal: 'This is the time to bow your head and say thank you, not to threaten.'
The families of terror victims whose murderer will be released as part of the ceasefire deal will receive notice of the decision, joint statement says.
Families of fallen soldiers set up display of coffins draped in Israeli flags and warn that the current ceasefire deal will lead to many more coffins for IDF soldiers.
Jon and Rachel, the parents of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, welcome deal as "a step that should have been taken long ago".
Bereaved families write to Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich, demanding an emergency meeting and calling on them to resign from the government in the wake of the deal that will see the release of terrorists.
Ten members of Israel's coalition sent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to oppose the proposed deal with Hamas.
