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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.

Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

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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.

Staff Sergeant Ido from Ganei Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

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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.

Major Dvir Zion Revah fell in battle in northern Gaza

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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.

Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi and another soldier fell in battle

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.

IDF publishes casualty statistics for Swords of Iron

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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.

Sgt. Uriel from Beitar Illit fell in battle in Gaza

'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.'

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham laid to rest

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.'

'Big boy with shining strength and amazing skills'

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.

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

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

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.

Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat, passes away

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.

'We are heartbroken, Amit was our strength'

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.

Captain Amit Levi was killed by terrorists, not friendly fire

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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.

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

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.

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

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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.

Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza

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.

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

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.

9-year-old Tzur's heartbreaking Kaddish prayer

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.

'Hillel was happy he could contribute'

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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.

First sergeant Netanel Pessach laid to rest

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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.

Two IDF soldiers killed in building collapse in southern Gaza

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.

Bereaved father initiates ‘Shabbat for the Hostages’

Eizenkot at son's memorial:

'We must not go back to the madness prior to Oct. 7'

Eisenkot called for an investigation into the events of October 7 and the conduct during the war, adding that, 'to be worthy is to make a brave decision and bring the hostages back home.'

'We must not go back to the madness prior to Oct. 7'

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Families of fallen soldiers from the Swords of Iron war accuse Tel Aviv of not allowing them to establish memorial sites in public spaces.

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Arabs destroy observatory in memory of IDF soldier

Arab rioters destroy observatory set up near the town of Adoraim in Mount Hebron in memory of IDF soldier Reouven Chicheportiche, who fell during the October 7 massacre.

Arabs destroy observatory in memory of IDF soldier

'He saw challenges as opportunities'

MDA mourns fallen paramedic Cpt. Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein

Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein who fell on Monday during a battle in South Lebanon served as a paramedic with the MDA organization. 'He was an example to us all, and fell while safeguarding the homeland.'

MDA mourns fallen paramedic Cpt. Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein

Heartbreaking eulogy:

'When Mashiach comes, come home to hug me'

Hundreds attend the funeral of fallen soldier, Sergeant Omri Cohen, who fell in Gaza, and could not hold back their tears as his brother, Yinon Yedidya, bade farewell to his older brother.

'When Mashiach comes, come home to hug me'

Tearful conversation fallen soldier held with his battalion Rabbi

Major Rabbi Menachem Novik recounts a heartfelt conversation with Sergeant Ido Zano, a 20-year-old combat medic who fell in Gaza, concerning challenges during the war.

Tearful conversation fallen soldier held with his battalion Rabbi

Four IDF reservists killed in tunnel collapse in Lebanon

Maj. (Res.) Evgeny Zinershain, Cpt. (Res.) Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein, Ms. Sgt. (Res.) Binyamin Destaw Negose, and SFC (Res.) Erez Ben Efraim were killed when the tunnel they were searching exploded and collapsed.

Four IDF reservists killed in tunnel collapse in Lebanon

Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas fell in battle

Binyamin Regional Council announces: Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas, resident of Harasha, fell in battle in Gaza.

Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas fell in battle

Torah scroll dedicated for fallen soldier

A new Torah scroll was introduced in memory of Major Kfir Franco, an Armored Corps officer killed in action.

Torah scroll dedicated for fallen soldier

Yona's parents:

'He was a fighter & a survivor, we had many miracles'

Parents of Yona Brief, who died of wounds sustained over a year ago on October 7th: 'With all his severe pain, he taught us to value every little thing we do, and not take anything for granted.'

'He was a fighter & a survivor, we had many miracles'

Yona Brief's brother:

'Every time he survived by a miracle'

Micha Brief, whose brother Yona died over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, recounted his brother's injury and the fight for his life.

'Every time he survived by a miracle'

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, lone soldier from New York, served as a tank commander in the IDF. He was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, and was recently declared dead.

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke, 20, a squad commander in the 601st Battalion, 401st Brigade, fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke fell in battle in Gaza

'Your fight inspired so many'

Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye

Hazel Brief, whose son Yona succumbed to his wounds over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, parted from her son and looked back on the long fight for his life.

Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured in 7/10 massacre, dies of his wounds

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, aged 23, from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, was severely injured in combat near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023.

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured in 7/10 massacre, dies of his wounds

Bennett:

'Yona never gave in, we must be worthy of him'

Naftali Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier: 'Despite all our prayers, Duvdevan soldier Yona Brief passed away this morning surrounded by his loving family after a 14-month battle for his life.'

'Yona never gave in, we must be worthy of him'

Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich:

Golani weapons officer takes responsibility for incident, resigns

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, resigns following incident, in which Major (res.) Ze'ev Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati were killed.

Golani weapons officer takes responsibility for incident, resigns

Moving:

Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

The family of Elon Waiss from Psagot, who fell in Gaza, celebrated his 50th birthday at their home in Psagot - without him. Yonatan Razel sang in his memory.

Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

SSG Epshtein, 19 from Nesher, was a soldier in the Tzabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade. He was killed in a mortar strike in Jabaliya.

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Gur Kehati fell in battle in Lebanon

Sergeant Gur Kehati, age 20, served in the Golani Brigade's Battalion 13, and fell in battle in southern Lebanon.

Sergeant Gur Kehati fell in battle in Lebanon

800th fallen soldier:

Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson, aged 21, from Mevaseret Zion, a soldier in the 90th "Nahshon" Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip; battalion officer seriously injured.

Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson fell in battle in Gaza

Severely wounded commander salutes fallen soldier

The commander of the Kfir Battlion's Nahshon Brigade Lt. Col. Yoel Glickman, stood up from his wheelchair and saluted Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson, who fell in the battle where he was wounded.

Severely wounded commander salutes fallen soldier

Fallen soldier Omer Gaeldor is the son-in-law of Yaron Gispan

Adi, the widow of Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Gaeldor, who fell in Lebanon, is the daughter of Yaron Gispan, who was murdered in a terrorist attack, but his death was defined for 9 years as suicide.

Fallen soldier Omer Gaeldor is the son-in-law of Yaron Gispan

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SFC (res.) Eitan Ben Ami killed in building collapse in Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eitan Ben Ami, 22, from Jerusalem, was a soldier in the Commando Brigade's Maglan Reservist Unit.

SFC (res.) Eitan Ben Ami killed in building collapse in Lebanon

Passionate speech triggers support for fallen soldiers' wives

National sympathy for wives of fallen soldiers is fueling the current campaign.

Passionate speech triggers support for fallen soldiers' wives

'A Hero and True Warrior':

Captain Yogev Pazy laid to rest

Captain Yogev Pazzi, killed in action in Jabaliya, was laid to rest today in the Gva'ot Bar cemetery.

Captain Yogev Pazy laid to rest

3rd loss in a year:

Captain Yogev Pazy is a nephew of MK Eisenkot

Eisenkot lost his son, Master sergeant (res.) Gal, his nephew, Sergeant Maor Cohen Eisenkot. Today another nephew, Captain Yogev Pazy, fell in Gaza.

Captain Yogev Pazy is a nephew of MK Eisenkot

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IDF soldier and officer fell in battle in northern Gaza Strip

Captain Yogev Pazy, aged 22 from Giv'ot Bar, and Staff Sergeant Noam Eitan, aged 21, from Hadera, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF soldier and officer fell in battle in northern Gaza Strip

Great-grandmother eulogizes:

'The worst punishment is to bury a great-grandson'

Great-grandmother of Idan Kenan, who fell in Gaza, eulogizes her eldest great-grandson in tears, 'I am 88. You should be burying me.'

'The worst punishment is to bury a great-grandson'

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Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan fell in northern Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan, who served in the 90th Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan fell in northern Gaza

Samaria Heroes:

Even in his death, Motti saved many lives

Revital Shamir, widow of Motti, who was killed on 10/7 in battle against Hamas terrorists, talks about her husband, saying: 'Even if we turn the clock back and do it all over again, Motti would do the same.'

Even in his death, Motti saved many lives

A gift after the funeral:

Ivri sent his wife flowers and chocolate, it came after his death

Ivri Dickshtein sent his wife flowers and chocolate for Shabbat, along with a chilling letter; she received it following his Friday afternoon funeral.

Ivri sent his wife flowers and chocolate, it came after his death

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich, 21 from Jerusalem, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced.

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich fell in combat in Lebanon

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Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein laid to rest in Jerusalem

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, killed in action in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest today on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem.

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein laid to rest in Jerusalem

'If I die - let it be for Israel'

The last letter from the soldier who fell in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin left his family a letter before he fell in battle: 'Don't sink in sorrow about what happened since I'm in a better place.'

The last letter from the soldier who fell in Gaza

Heroes of Samaria:

First-person footage of the battle for Kfar Aza

As part of a series of interviews about the war heroes from Samaria, Arutz Sheva spoke with Sharona Ran, the mother of Captain Or Yosef Ran, who was killed in action on October 7th.

First-person footage of the battle for Kfar Aza

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Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein fell in battle in Lebanon

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, aged 21, grew up in Eli and lived in the town of Elazar. He is survived by his wife Miriam, his parents, and five siblings.

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein fell in battle in Lebanon

'Until you return'

Family of fallen soldier sings next to his grave

The family of Sraya Albom, who fell in battle in Lebanon, laid him to rest. 'Always be happy - that's how he was.'

Family of fallen soldier sings next to his grave






























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