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Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

A Hamas gunman was seen holding a Negev machine gun with a drum magazine bearing the name of an Israeli soldier killed in action during the October 7th massacre.

Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

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Soldier dies on base in southern Israel

An Israeli soldier was found in critical condition at a southern base and later pronounced dead. Military police are investigating the incident.

Soldier dies on base in southern Israel

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Nadav Cohen and Staff Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in northern Gaza; eight other soldiers injured.

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Bereaved wife:

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Dana Yung eulogizes her husband, murdered in Tuesday's terrorist attack in the Jordan Valley: 'He was phenomenally clever; he had zero ego.'

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Terror victim's widow:

'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

'Thank you for our beautiful years together,' Gal Friedman eulogizes her husband Tzvi, murdered in a terror attack in the Jordan Valley.

'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

Terror victim's sister:

'Tzvi symbolized everything that was good in this nation'

Shlomit, sister of Sergeant major (res.) Tzvi Friedman, killed in Jordan Valley terrorist attack today, says her brother was a sensitive, caring and loving guy.

'Tzvi symbolized everything that was good in this nation'

Two IDF reservists killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Sergeant Major Ofer Yung, aged 39 from Tel Aviv, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, aged 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed by a terrorist who opened fire in an IDF installation.

Two IDF reservists killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Today in History:

The Tragedy of the Helicopters

28 years ago, Israel witnessed the deadliest air accident in its history as two Sikorsky helicopters collided over northern Israel, killing 73 soldiers.

The Tragedy of the Helicopters

Moving:

'Amit's beret is now yours - wear it with pride'

Itzik Bonzel presented his daughter, Adi, with the beret that belonged to her brother, Amit, who fell in battle in Gaza.

'Amit's beret is now yours - wear it with pride'

Mother of fallen soldier:

'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel'

Ayelet, the mother of Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi, who fell in a clash with terrorists in Jenin shared how her son's death saved the lives of other soldiers.

'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel'

5 soldiers injured:

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

Haruv reconnaissance soldier, First Sergeant Liam Hazi from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity in Jenin. Another soldier from the unit was seriously injured.

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

10 terrorists eliminated in IDF-ISA counterterrorism activity

Israel Air Force attacks Tammun killing 10 terrorists, including those responsible for death of Sergeant First Class. (res.) Evyatar Ben Yehuda.

10 terrorists eliminated in IDF-ISA counterterrorism activity

Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda served in the 8211th Battalion of the Efraim Brigade and fell during operational activity.

Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Courage and bravery:

840 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 840 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

840 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Father of fallen soldier:

'Eliav said Shema Yisrael, smiled and died in the helicopter'

Father of fallen soldier Sergeant Eliav Astuker spoke about his son, who always put his friends and nation first. 'He just wanted to defend his country and did it modestly.'

'Eliav said Shema Yisrael, smiled and died in the helicopter'

Moving:

Yonatan Razel sings with family of fallen soldier

The family of Yossi Hershkowitz, a school principal who fell in battle in Gaza, sings Yossi's last song in New York together with renowned singer Yonatan Razel. Watch.

Yonatan Razel sings with family of fallen soldier

'He enlisted directly into the war and was never afraid'

Amichai Avior, a teacher of fallen Sergeant Eliav Astuker, eulogized him: "Educators should dance at the weddings of their graduates - not eulogize at their funerals."

'He enlisted directly into the war and was never afraid'

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

Three soldiers from the 931st Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and one soldier from the 79th Battalion of 14th 'Machatz' Brigade, fell in battle in Gaza.

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

School Eulogizes Soldier:

'A magical child who loved to help'

The Nitzanei Oz school today eulogized alumnus First Sergeant Kenew Kasa, 22, of Beit Shemesh.

'A magical child who loved to help'

Hundreds of flags

Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido on his last journey

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach, 20, fell Tuesday in battle in northern Gaza, and was buried in the Savyon cemetery.

Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido on his last journey

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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

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

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'

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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

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

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?'

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

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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

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'

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’

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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

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

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

'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

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

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'

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

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