fallen IDF soldiers

Fallen soldier's son sings 'Ani Ma'amin' at father's funeral

Crowd of mourners sings moving 'Ani Ma'amin' after fallen soldier Sergeant Major (Res.) Asa'el Babad's young son recites Kaddish in a voice choked with tears.

'Deep, simple faith'

Sergeant Major (Res.) Asael Babad laid to rest

Sergeant Major (Res.) Asael Babad, who succumbed to wounds sustained in Gaza was laid to rest in Jerusalem. His wife: 'As you would always say, that's how G-d wanted it.'

Combat soldier wounded in Gaza dies of his wounds

Asa'el Ba'abad, a soldier in the Netzach Yehuda Battalion who was wounded a few months ago in Gaza, dies of his wounds.

Torah scroll in memory of fallen soldier adorned with his helmet

Family and friends in Raanana dedicated a Torah scroll topped with a silver crown containing Dan Wajdenbaum’s combat helmet, honoring the fallen soldier two years on.

New bill for IDF orphans takes off

Labor and Welfare Committee approves historic amendment to Bereaved Families Law, providing additional funds and support for IDF orphans.

One Year Later:

IDF reveals operation to recover Oron Shaul

Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF Chief dismisses officer over fatal operational failure

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered severe command measures against Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, dismissing him from service after an operational failure led to the deaths of two soldiers in Lebanon.

Bereaved father to MKs:

‘Do the right thing, even when it’s hard’

'The world of Torah and the army are one and the same,' says bereaved father Hagai Luber to Knesset committee, urging lawmakers to promote a “real and courageous” draft law.

'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.

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PM writes letter in Torah in memory of Moshe Leiter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a Torah dedication ceremony honoring fallen IDF reservist Dr. Moshe Yedidyah Leiter, son of Israel’s ambassador to the US.

Tragedy in southern Israel military base

Corporal Ermias Bahata, aged 18, from Maale Adumim, a trainee at the Logistics Corps training base, collapsed and passed away on a base in southern Israel, IDF is investigating.

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The Goldin family’s final journey with Hadar

On Tuesday evening, footage was released from inside the Goldin family’s vehicle as they accompanied the coffin of Lt. Hadar Goldin on his final journey - moments before his funeral.

'We waited 11 years for this moment':

Ofer Winter bids farewell to Hadar Goldin

Shortly after the funeral of Staff Sergeant Hadar Goldin, his former commander published a letter about his personal closure for one of his soldiers.

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11 years ago and today, neighbors sing outside the Goldins' home

Hundreds gathered in Kfar Saba to support the Goldin family after the body of Lt. Hadar Goldin was returned, marking the end of an 11-year ordeal in Hamas captivity.

Hadar Goldin's weapon returned to his family

Hadar Goldin's weapon, which was found in Gaza, was returned to his family. At the same time, a coffin believed to contain his body, was transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification

'Itay, this song is for you'

Watch: Idan Amedi's moving performance at Itay Chen's funeral

Israeli singer, actor, and wounded war veteran Idan Amedi, gave an emotional performance at the funeral of Itay Chen, whose body was returned to Israel last week from Hamas captivity.

MK Amit Halevi

'Hamas lies about Hadar Goldin - Israel’s response moral failure'

Likud MK sharply criticizes Israel's handling of the negotiations over the return of Hadar Goldin's body.

Itay Chen laid to rest:

'For over two years I tried to keep you alive'

Staff Sgt. Itay Chen, 19, killed on October 7 and recently returned from Gaza, was laid to rest in Kiryat Shaul as Israel mourns a beloved son and national hero.

‘Love that moves nations’:

Steve Witkoff pays tribute to Itay Chen

Speaking at the funeral of Sgt. Itay Chen, US Envoy Steve Witkoff praised his bravery on October 7 and said, 'Itay helped heal a part of my own heart.'

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

Thousands of people, including the president and current and former Chiefs of Staff, accompanied the late Col. Assaf Hamami to his burial at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery.

Live from Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Efi Feldbaum laid to rest

Sergeant (res.) Efi (Yona Ephraim) Feldbaum, who fell in the southern Gaza Strip, is being laid to rest at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem.

How the ISA tried to turn a fallen soldier against his friends

Fallen soldier Yona Efraim Feldbaum had previously been approached by the ISA for recruitment as an informant against residents of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum fell in Gaza

IDF confirms that Master Sergeant (Res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum was killed in a clash with Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Hostage survivor holds up Israeli flag of fallen soldier

Hostage survivor Eitan Mor holds up an Israeli flag with the picture and words of Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell two years ago in Gaza.

Rachel Goldberg, widow of fallen soldier, remarries

Two months after announcing engagement, Rachel Goldberg, widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, remarries to Aminadav Rotenberg.

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Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action

Eitan Nitzan, a reservist and alumnus of the Elon Moreh yeshiva, reached the place where his brother Gilad fell in Gaza.

Bereaved family outraged over suit targeting fallen son

The family of First Sergeant Yahav Hadar, killed in Gaza, was stunned to learn of a civil lawsuit filed over a 2019 ATV accident, prompting the bereaved father to plead for compassion and withdrawal.

'You have left a gaping hole'

Major Yaniv Kula is laid to rest

Nahal combat soldier Major Yaniv Kula from Modi'in, who was killed by an anti-tank missile in Rafah, was laid to rest on Mount Herzl. His father: 'Your guitar and organ have been abandoned; only the memory of your music remains.'

One year since his death:

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's family sings his tune

Marking one year since Rabbi Avi Goldberg fell in battle in Lebanon, his family performs the tune he composed. Watch.

Two Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Major Yaniv Kula, 26, and Staff Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Fallen soldier's sister: 'This is the last battle'

Ayelet Goldin, sister of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014, says she is 'terrified of the day they'll say, 'We did everything.''

'He was an amazing father'

Maya's been wearing her father's dog tag since he fell in battle

Maya, daughter of warrant officer (res.) Sebastian Haion, who fell in battle in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her father, 'Do not forget the contribution of the fallen soldiers.'

Two years after he fell

Captain Daniel Perez laid to rest

'We have learned that the Jewish nation might be the smallest nation in the world, but we are the biggest family,' says Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel's father, calling for unity in the Jewish nation.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim succumbs to injuries

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim, injured earlier this week in combat in southern Gaza, succumbs to his wounds.

Cleared for publication:

SFC (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani, aged 26, from Dimona, a soldier in the Combat Engineering 614th Battalion, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. 914 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Soldier dedicates Torah scroll in memory of fallen commander

Hundreds attended the ceremony dedicating a Torah scroll in memory of the late Maj. (res.) Netanel Hershkovitz, a year after he fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

SSGT Inbar Avraham Kav killed in Samaria ramming attack

Staff Sergeant Inbar Avraham Kav, a soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in a terrorist ramming attack at the Jit Junction.

'My heart is torn'

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo is laid to rest

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo was laid to rest in Migdal Haemek; his widow parted from him: 'I am sad that I won't get to see you as a father and that our son won't be raised on your lap.'

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Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash fell in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash, 21, from Be'er Sheva, shot by sniper in northern Gaza City. The number of fallen soldiers since the start of the war stands at 912.

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo killed in RPG attack in Gaza

Major Shahar Netanel Bozaglo was critically wounded when terrorists fired an RPG at his tank and later succumbed to his wounds.

Long Island dedicates park to fallen hostage Omer Neutra

Plainview, NY dedicates a park to Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier from the town who was murdered on October 7 and whose body is being held in Gaza.

Rabbi Doron Perez:

'One can live with a broken heart and a full heart'

Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Daniel, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7, speaks about the last Tishrei holidays with his son, and the pain, while also giving a message of hope.

Samaria regional council:

Eitan Avner Ben-Yitzhak fell in battle in Gaza

The Samaria Regional Council announced on Thursday that Eitan Avner Ben-Yitzhak, from the town of Har Bracha, fell in battle in Gaza.

IDF commander: 'Despite the pain, we will not stop'

Commander of IDF's 401st Brigade, which recently lost four soldiers in combat, stresses importance of continuing operations, promises to 'accomplish every mission.'

Sister of fallen soldier:

'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'

Yael Cotal, sister of Sergeant Gadi Cotal, who fell in Gaza City, says that, 'he was always giving to others, the best are always taken.'

Uri, Gadi, Amit, & Matan fell in Hamas guerrilla assault in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Uri Lamed, Sergeant Gadi Cotal, Sergeant Amit Arye Regev, and Lieutenant Matan Abramovitz, who all served in the 401st Brigade, fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Bereaved father:

'Disgusting political abuse of our children'

Itzik Bonzel, father of Sgt. Amit Bonzel who fell in Gaza, removed a political poster with names of fallen soldiers from main street in Jerusalem.

Haunting image:

Nine-month-old Lior crawls beside his father's fresh grave

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, age 34, who fell in a friendly-fire incident, was laid to rest, escorted by hundreds, led by his wife and nine-month-old son.

Heartbreaking:

A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell

Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.

900th fallen soldier:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.

Bereaved wife:

'I am Yishai's widow for longer than I was his wife'

Yuval, widow of fallen soldier Yishai Urbach, says: 'I am our soul in this world, and Yishai is our soul in the next. Each of us fulfills his part in our shared mission.'

IDF clarifies:

SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.

Bereaved daughter and sister:

'Take a moment - to breathe, remember, bring them back to life'

Bereaved daughter and sister, Orit Mark Ettinger, speaks about the pain, pride, inspiration of Rabbi Kook, and choice to continue living, at the special exhibition in memory of the fallen in honor of the Gimmel Elul event.

Watch: Son of fallen IDF reservist sings his father's song

Be'eri Hershkovitz, son of fallen IDF soldier and beloved high school principal Yossi Hershkovitz, ascends stage at Jerusalem event, singing his fallen father's song; singer Yonatan Razel accompanies Be'eri and his mother Hadas on the clarinet.

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Platoon commander Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in southern Gaza, IDF announces.

Rachel Goldberg, whose late husband fell in Lebanon, gets engaged

Rachel, widow of the late Captain (res.) Rabbi Avi Goldberg, who fell in Lebanon, got engaged tonight to school principal Aminadav Rotenberg.

Fallen reservist's excavator returns to service in Gaza

The excavator bought by fallen IDF reservist Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay returned to Gaza to destroy terror structures, continuing the mission he began before his heroic death.

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, who fell in Gaza in the Swords of Iron War, got engaged tonight to Amichai Weiss.

Heartbreaking:

IDF reservist found dead

Ariel Meir Taman, IDF reservist and father of four who served since October 7 identifying bodies is found lifeless in Ofakim.

Bereaved mother:

'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Mother of fallen soldier Yinon Nuriel Vana shares emotional tribute: 'Nothing prepares a mother for the knock at the door.'