bereaved families

Soldier's parents refuse sign removed from grave

The parents of IDF soldier Ron Sherman refused to take back a sign they had placed on their son's grave blaming the government for his death.

Tel Aviv to host bereaved Israelis and Palestinians

The controversial event will feature a movie comparing Israel and apartheid South Africa and a panel discussion on prisoner exchanges.

Two-time terror victim promoted to IDF Major

Binyamin Horgan, who lost his wife and son-in-law in terror attacks, volunteered for IDF reserve duty and this week was promoted to Major.

Bereaved mother: 'Continuing in my son’s footsteps'

Mother of Major (res.) Maoz Fenigstein who fell in Gaza, calls for the fighting to continue until Hamas is defeated. "I don't know if my voice is being heard, I believe in my path"

Bereaved father to soldiers:

“I am proud of you, even though you killed my son”

Soldiers in Shay Termin’s team came to visit his family, at his father’s invitation. Avi Termin: "I'm not angry with you."

Two bereaved siblings sing for all bereaved families

Since October 7th, many new siblings have joined the circle of bereaved families. Tal Ramon, wrote to them out of his personal pain.

A moment of comfort

Everyone has their moments of comfort in the midst of this difficult war. What are yours?

A soldier's last words:

'Internal conflicts weaken us'

A wounded soldier told his father how internal conflicts influence the battlefield, just a few hours before his death.

Bereaved grandfather:

Personal pain minimized while nation fighting to sanctify life

Rabbi Shmuel Yaniv: grandson Yehonatan Lober fell in Gaza and grandsons, Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, murdered in a terrorist attack in Huwara.

'Why weren't they armed?'

Bereaved father demands answers

Eyal Eshel criticizes the IDF for not arming his daughter, Roni, who was murdered while serving as a lookout 750 meters away from Gaza.

Platoon commander dismissed for visiting bereaved family

Soldiers were ordered not to visit bereaved families. IDF: 'Soldiers who visited or will visit bereaved families will not be punished.'

Netanyahu:

'There needs to be victory – until the goals are completed'

Netanyahu meets representatives of bereaved families from the Heroism Forum, says Israel won't end the war until all its goals are reached.

Netanyahu to families of fallen: 'We will fight to the end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu read a letter from the families of fallen soldiers to the Cabinet and promised to continue the war.

Families of the fallen:

'You have no right to stop, this was the will of the fallen'

Families of IDF soldiers killed in action since October 7th sent a letter to the Cabinet demanding that the war continue until victory.

Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign

Brothers in Arms published an ad claiming the government does not care about fallen soldiers, angering bereaved families.

Fiancee of fallen soldier:

'We planned eternity together - it was cut short'

Naama Dopelt, fiancee of fallen soldier Kfir Franco, speaks with INN about her beloved: 'To remember him, love the Land.'

Bereaved father warns:

'We must fight for unity'

Dr. Yechiel Leiter, father of Major Moshe Leiter OBM, says that unity is already deteriorating and sends a message to Jewish Diaspora.

'Fallen soldier saved 30 soldiers'

Bereaved mother: "I feel Shilo with me. His spirit, his his joy. On Friday night when we bless our children, he's not there - it's hard."

The only grave in Israel's history with two emblems

The gravesite of Elhanan Kalmanson is the only grave in the history of Israel's fallen to bear the emblems of two different security arms.

Bereaved mother:

‘We look to the future. We have a lot of strength’

Mother of First Lt. Naveh Lax, who died defending Kibbutz Be’eri, says: “He was very talented; succeeded in everything he did”.

In tribute to terror victim:

Ahead of funeral, residents line road holding Israeli flags

Samaria residents stand along route of terror victim Elhanan Klein's funeral procession as it leaves town of Einav, holding Israeli flags.

Ahead of funeral:

Widow of fallen Druze commander has an emotional request

The widow of Druze Israeli Salman Habaka, hero of Be'eri & the highest-ranking officer to fall during Gaza battles, has an unusual request.

Heartbreaking:

Son of fallen soldier hears tune he played, cries, 'Daddy!'

At the funeral of fallen soldier Uriah Mash, music he recorded together with his son is played, as his son cries, 'Daddy, Daddy!'

Fallen soldier's letter:

Pdaya's letter to his family: 'I am watching over you'

Pdaya Mark to his family after his cousin Elhanan Kalmanson was killed: 'We are strong! The people of Israel are strong, the IDF is strong!'

No one left behind:

A special kind of family

The Swords of Iron war that broke out on Simchat Torah added thousands to the roster of the bereaved in Israel. OneFamily is there for them.

Bereaved mother Miriam Peretz: 'The whole country is bereaved'

Israel Prize laureate and twice-bereaved mother Miriam Peretz visits bereaved families, hears their stories, and offers comfort.

Defense Ministry supports newly bereaved families

Israel's Defense Ministry states it s taking proactive steps to assist bereaved families of fallen soldiers, police, and Shit Bet personnel.

IDF: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan fell in Kfar Aza battle

IDF announces: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan of Kiryat Arba fell in Kfar Aza battle.

12 fallen soldiers from the Benjamin region named

Benjamin Council and local communities providing assistance to bereaved families.

Haredi initiative offers bereaved families much-needed support

Ahead of the hundreds of funerals expected in the coming days, the haredi community has begun an initiative to support the mourners.

Brother born to fallen soldier

A baby boy was born to Baruch Ben-Yigal, father of Amit Ben-Yigal, who was killed three years ago. 'For me, this is closure.'

3 years later:

Bereaved father remarries, draped in battalion flag

Bereaved father Baruch Ben Yigal remarries, draped in Golani Brigade flag. 'I fulfilled Amit's will.'

Bereaved father: 'We demand change'

Herzl Hajaj demands the government take a new direction against terrorists in prison.

One people, OneFamily

Women from across Israel who lost loved ones to terror gather in Jerusalem for the OneFamily Women's Empowerment Event.

Bereaved father denounces appointment of Hadash MK Ahmad Tibi

A father who lost his daughter in a terror attack in 2017 denounced the appointment as 'a despicable decision.'

"Look me in the eye!"

Sister of POW berates PM at memorial ceremony

The sister of IDF POW Hadar Goldin denounced the Prime Minister at a ceremony for the fallen of Operation Protective Edge.

Bereaved families meet with Samaria commander, demand action

Relatives of victims of terror met with the commander of the Samaria region in the IDF to demand more thorough action against terrorism.

Bereaved parents dedicate wing at center for disabled adults

Transforming personal tragedy Into caring, Toronto family dedicates wing at Jerusalem’s Beit Finger facility.

Bereaved husband:

'Best reaction to terror is to invest the same energy in love'

Bereaved husband Benjamin Horgen speaks about the significance of Memorial day to him and of the memory of his murdered wife Esther.

Defense Min.: 'We need to be able to defend ourselves'

Defense Min. Gallant says some bereaved families want gov't representatives to attend memorial ceremonies.

Bereaved families planning to block ministers on Memorial Day

Bereaved families reportedly planning to prevent ministers from entering cemeteries at a number of cities in Israel.

How a father learned his daughters were murdered

Rabbi Leo Dee describes how he learned of the shooting attack in which his daughters, Rina and Maia, were killed.

Shooting victims' sister begs PM: Give us back our security

16-year-old Rachel Yaniv, the younger sister of Hillel and Yagel, describes terrible security situation of residents as PM pays shiva call.

Minister to bereaved family:

'We will ensure that Samaria is settled'

Housing Minister pays condolence visit to family of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, who were murdered in the terrorist attack in Huwara.

The last selfie of Elan Ganeles

Younger brother of man murdered in shooting attack describes family's reaction to the shocking news.

Bereaved mother:

'May we know to live together not only when we bury our dead'

Miriam Peretz, who lost both her sons during their IDF service, talks about her condolence visit to the Paley family.

Victim's uncle:

I was called to funeral home to help my sister identify child

Uncle of 6 and 8-year-old boys who were murdered in Jerusalem ramming attack says their older brother showed strength during attack.

Ra'am will not be disqualified from running in Knesset elections

Bereaved families condemn right-wing members of the Central Elections Committee who did not vote to disqualify Ra'am.

Ra'am

Bereaved families against right-bloc leaders for helping Ra'am

Bereaved families accuse right wing leaders of a 'puzzling and dangerous decision' not to vote to disqualify Ra'am from Knesset elections

American Jews who stand with the families of terrorists

Those who donate to the New Israel Fund are donating to a 'new' Israel where terrorists are encouraged to kill innocent Israeli Jews. Op-ed

Bereaved father: My son was not killed in an accident

Father of 6-year-old killed in collision yesterday says Arab vehicle was deliberately targeted at his family.

Children & siblings of fallen soldiers enjoy unique summer camp

Nearly two dozen children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers enjoy US summer camp experience thanks to FIDF.

Bereaved families:

'We don't want to see the terrorist who killed our children'

Families of victims of 2003 Haifa suicide bombing turn to mayor, Defense Minister demanding terrorist not be permitted to live in Haifa.

PA ordered to pay NIS 6 million to family of bombing victims

Supreme Court rules in favor of daughters of victims of suicide bombing in Jerusalem. Bomber was given grenades by PA minister.

Chaos in the Knesset: Right-wing MKs ejected

Bill recognizing bereaved siblings advances as right-wing MKs ejected for accusing MK Ahmad Tibi of supporting terrorism.

Terror victim's sister: I don't want vengeance, just deterrence

Sister of rabbi murdered in Bnei Brak shooting attack reacts to court decision to bar demolition of murderer's home.

Bereaved families' campaign to target Ayelet Shaked

Interior Minister to be at center of campaign accusing government of selling the state to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Elad axe attack:

Terror victim's widow: Have mercy on us in our suffering

Nofar Ben Yiftach, the widow of Oren Ben Yiftach, decries online attacks on her late husband after he drove the terrorists who murdered him.

'Suffocating pain'

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

Families of terror victims tell Israel National News why they shouted at the prime minister during state Memorial Day ceremony.

IDF Casualty Officer:

'For them, every day is Memorial Day'

Maj. Yael Hermolin: "It's my privilege to be there for the families of those men and women in whose merit we have a state."