At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.
Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.
In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.
IDF warns of manpower shortage, bereaved father urges Draft Law to heal rift in nation.
At Jerusalem conference, bereaved sister Yiros Zalka urges Israelis to take personal responsibility and combat violence. 'Yamano’s murder must not become just another bitter statistic.'
An IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.
Eliav Libi and Yehoshua Sherman, who lost their sons in combat in Gaza and in a terror attack, demand that the cabinet advance control over Areas A and B.
Bereaved families disrupted Ahmad Tibi’s speech opposing a law targeting Nukhba terrorists, forcing a temporary halt in the Knesset session.
Former Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner Dedi Simchi, whose son Guy fell in battle on October 7, announces decision to join politics, run in upcoming elections.
The Gvura Forum, representing over 300 bereaved families, sends blistering letter to the Prime Minister demanding an immediate halt to the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip.
Avia, the widow of Yishay Slotki who was killed in action on the Gaza border on October 7 alongside his brother Noam, married Micha Goldenberg on Lag Ba'Omer.
PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.
The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.
Three years after losing her mother and two sisters in a terror attack, Tali Dee shares how faith, family, and resilience helped her rebuild and move forward.
Friends and family remember Maoz Morell in a special Memorial Day video.
Parents of fallen soldier SSGT Oriya Ayimalk Goshen reveal to Arutz Sheva that their son fell in Operation Red Heart, which aimed to rescue the Bibas family from captivity in Gaza.
A 2025 survey shows bereaved workers face higher stress, turnover, and safety risks, though some find strength in work.
Ahead of Memorial Day, the Prime Minister shared his personal pain in a meeting with bereaved families and delivered a message of Hope for the future.
Communications Minister Dr. Shlomo Karhi called on the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation to immediately stop airing an advertisement for the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony across all its platforms.
Dozens of bereaved families pen harsh letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warn Hamas has had time to regroup.
The cousin of Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar, of blessed memory, who was killed in a friendly-fire incident in southern Lebanon, eulogized him and spoke about the immense loss and pain.
Three years to the day after her mother Lucy and sisters Rina and Maia were murdered in a terror attack, Tal Dee announces her engagement to Ariel.
Yaron Greenberg, whose son Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg was killed in action in Lebanon, spoke about his son’s vision: 'That there be unity among the people of Israel, closeness of hearts, and brotherly love.'
After decades, Iran-linked Manhattan skyscraper yields $318M for terror victims.
Daniel Sherman recounts the deadly attack in Samaria over Shabbat that killed his brother and left him injured.
Shaked Meir, whose father David Meir was killed during the battle for Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, marks first haircut at his father's gravesite on Mount Herzl.
Bereaved families demand that government members translate military achievements into a new security reality.
Bereaved parents Herzl and Merav Hajaj accuse senior Population Authority officials of bypassing the 'Shir Hajaj Law,' endangering lives.
Gal Moreno, widow of Itai who fell in Zikim battle in the early days of the Swords of Iron war, announces engagement.
Yitzhak Biton, father of three young siblings murdered in a Beit Shemesh missile strike, says he was at home when the missile hit, describes 'massive explosion.'
Hananel Gez, whose wife Tze'ela was murdered on her way to the delivery room, announces engagement.
The President listened to the families’ painful accounts and emphasized that this rampant violence and organized crime are eroding the foundations of Israeli society.
Ahead of the meeting at the White House, Ofer Greenbaum from the Hagvura Forum calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a deadline for the disarmament of the Gaza Strip with President Trump.
Senior rabbis and representatives of bereaved families published a public letter today calling for unity in the nation and warning against incitement between the haredi and national-religious communities.
A memorial evening was held in Kfar Saba at the Community Synagogue on Wednesday in memory of Itamar Shlezinger, a missing person whose remains were located after two years of searching in the area of the village of Ein Hod.
Rabbi Avigdor Hayut, who lost his eldest son in the Meron tragedy, celebrates with former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.
Hagvura Forum for hostages' families and bereaved families urges Israeli government to end aid to Hamas. 'Every additional truck provides oxygen to Hamas.'
Prominent figures speak at funeral of last hostage, fallen Yasam officer Ran Gvili, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Meitar.
Shira Gvili played a voice recording of her brother made while he was alive, reassuring her 'Don't worry, sister, everything's fine.'
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Goldberg, parents of deceased hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, mark last day of wearing masking tape numbers, send support to family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage returned to Israel.
Yosef, whose cousin Asael Babad died of his wounds last week three months after being wounded in the war, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the loss and the memories he leaves behind.
Hundreds of attendees at Meitar rally call for the immediate return of deceased hostage Ran Gvili and the completion of the first phase of the deal with Hamas.
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.
Danny Steinberg, father of fallen soldier Colonel Yehonatan Steinberg, demands Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keep his promises to the people, slams plan to move to 'second stage' of ceasefire with Hamas.
Labor and Welfare Committee approves historic amendment to Bereaved Families Law, providing additional funds and support for IDF orphans.
The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.
Bereaved father Yossi Cohen lashes out at former Meretz MK Mossi Raz at meeting on freezing monies used to pay terrorists' salaries.
Menachem Cohen, a bereaved brother, was arrested on Friday in Haifa after he set up a street tefillin booth to commemorate a brother killed in action in Gaza.
Yisrael Diskind, whose brother Simcha Bunim Diskind was killed in the 2021 Meron disaster, details the connection between the tragedies and who he believes must be held responsible.
Former hostage Eli Sharabi shares how he is coping with loss, his faith in being freed, and his longing for life in Kibbutz Be'eri.
Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.
Freed hostage Agam Berger duets with war widow Rachel Goldberg in moving performance at educational conference.
A meeting at a Chabad House in Michigan led to the engagement of Naora, the widow of Bechor Swid, who fell on October 7 while defending the town of Shlomit.
A message of love and faith from 400 bereaved children in Israel to the bereaved and injured children and families of the Bondi Beach masssacre.
Family and friends of Matilda, the youngest victim of the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, wear bee stickers in tribute to Matilda's middle name, 'Bee.'
Shira Gvili called on decision-makers to keep their promise and return her brother - the last hostage still held in Gaza.
Itzik Gvili, father of deceased hostage Ran Gvili, says Hamas claims they do not know where his son's body is located. 'We pray he won't become another Ron Arad.'
Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies.
Yehoshua Shani, bereaved father whose son Ori fell in Gaza, warns ceasefire with Hamas harms IDF soldiers on the ground, calls to eliminate Hamas, return deceased hostages' bodies.
