fallen soldiers

Haunting:

Fallen soldier's shofar blown at funeral

Major (Res.) Netanel Hershkovitz who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip was laid to rest in Jerusalem.

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Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi fell in battle in Gaza

Ori Bornstein, an IDF reservist from Lod, Matityahu Marantz, a reservist from the village of Bnei Adam (Seneh), and Netanel Hershkovitz, a Deputy Company Commander from Jerusalem, fell in battle in Gaza.

Emergency Appeal:

Dovi Yudkin’s plea for life-saving equipment for soldiers

Urgent call for action: Soldiers defending Israel lack critical gear – help Equip them now!

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Sergeant Major (Res.) Ronny Ganizate fell in southern Lebanon

During the incident in which Sergeant Major Ganizate fell, a reservist was severely injured and was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

IDF forces eliminate terrorists who murdered their comrade

IDF dismantles Hezbollah weapons storage facility measuring 7 meters deep, hidden inside residential building in southern Lebanon village, eliminates terrorists who killed Captain Ben Zion Falach.

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Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu fell in northern Gaza

In the incident where Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu was killed, a soldier was severely injured. In an additional incident in southern Lebanon, a soldier was severely injured.

Watch:

'Gam Ki Elech' in memory and honor of fallen educator

Jewish school students from all over the world sing "Gam Ki Elech" to the melody composed by Yossi Hershkovitz, a beloved Jerusalem high school principal who fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Injured in battle in Lebanon:

IDF reservist Aviv Magen dies of his wounds

Command Sergeant Major (res.) Aviv Magen, age 43, succumbs to injuries following battle on Israel-Lebanon border.

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Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell on the Lebanese border

During the incident in which Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell, two soldiers were severely injured. The soldiers were evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

The IDF cleared for publication on Sunday that Sergeant First Class (Res.) Nir Hadad, aged 28, from Petah Tikva, a soldier in the 129th Battalion, 8th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured in June during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Bereaved mother:

'No angel stopped the knife, our hero is gone'

Harel's father, Rabbi Ahiad Etinger, was murdered in a terrorist shooting attack in 2019. Harel was one of the first soldiers to fall in battle in southern Lebanon.

Paratroopers Captain Ben Zion Falach fell in southern Lebanon

Falach, 21, is the ninth soldier to fall in combat in southern Lebanon since the start of the ground operation. His twin brother is also fighting in Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers killed by UAV launched from Iraq

Sergeant Daniel Aviv Haim Sofer and Corporal Tal Dror, both 19, were killed by a missile launched early Wednesday morning from Iraq towards northern Israel.

Netanyahu:

'Iran's axis of evil seeks to destroy us, this will not happen'

Netanyahu expresses condolences after eight IDF soldiers fell during combat in Lebanon: May God avenge their blood. May their memory be a blessing.

Eight soldiers fell in battle in Lebanon

The IDF has cleared for publication that eight soldiers have been killed in action just before Rosh Hashanah.

Courage and bravery:

714 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 714 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

The chilling letter written by Captain Daniel Toaff

Captain Daniel Toaff was killed in the building explosion in Rafah; earlier, he wrote, 'I had the privilege to live this life, a life of universality and doing good for the people of Israel with my very body.'

IDF officer and soldier fall in UAV and missile strikes in north

Sergeant Tomer Keren, aged 20, from Haifa, and Major (Res.), Nael Fwarsy, aged 43, from Maghar, fell during combat in northern Israel.

To aspire, to prepare, to triumph

These were three driving forces that formed the cornerstones of the life of Nahal Brigade Commander, Colonel Yonatan (Yoni) Steinberg, who fell on Simchat Torah.

MDA mourns fallen paramedic:

'She was proud to defend the country and save lives'

Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, a combat paramedic in the IDF and MDA volunteer who fell on Tuesday in Rafah trained in MDA's mobile intensive care units as part of a military paramedic course, which she completed last March as an outstanding student.

Fallen soldier's brother:

'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'

Guy Shimon spoke to Arutz Sheva about his brother, Dotan, who fell in battle in Rafah. 'I am his older brother and despite this, he taught me a lot.'

1st female soldier to fall in Gaza since 10/7

First sergeant Agam Naim's mother posted on Facebook two months ago, hoping that her daughter would come home safely, both 'in body and soul.'

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Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell during combat in the Gaza Strip. Six other soldiers injured.

SSG Geri Gideon Hanghal killed in Binyamin ramming attack

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal, aged 24, from Nof HaGalil, served as a soldier in the 90th Battalion ("Nahshon") of the Kfir Brigade.

Tom's family:

'After 10/7, he volunteered to go back to active service'

Family of Tom Ish-Shalom, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Rafah, say he 'was clear that when the country and the people needed him, he would be there, in front, in the lead, facing the danger.'

Daniel and Tom killed in Rafah helicopter crash

Chief Master Sergeant (res.) Daniel Alloush,37, and Chief Master Sergeant (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, fought in the Special Tactics Rescue Unit 669 and fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

IDF helicopter crashes, killing two soldiers

Seven injured, two dead, after IDF helicopter, attempting to evacuate injured soldier, crashes near Rafah.

Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell in battle in Jenin

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell, two other soldiers were injured.

'I want Daddy'

Avigayil Eliyahu, recently orphaned, hugs photo of her father

Karnei Shomron dedicates special lookout built in memory of the town's eight residents who fell in battle in Gaza.

Help continue his legacy

Beit El Honors Fallen Hero with Olive Orchard

An olive orchard was planted in Beit El to honor David Yehuda Yitzhak, a fallen Egoz unit soldier. The community came together to plant dozens of donated trees, enhancing the area’s beauty and security. The public is encouraged to donate more trees to continue this meaningful tribute.

Emotional

Watch: Idan Raichel moves family of fallen soldier Elon Waiss

Minutes before performing at the Binyamin Regional Council's end-of-summer event, singer Idan Raichel met with the wife and family of Elon Waiss from Psagot, who fell in Gaza at the age of 49.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Glam, 32, from Netanya, served as a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade.

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Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman fell in combat in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman, who served in the Nahal Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Malky eulogized her husband:

'It hurts that our son won't get to experience and know you'

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut was laid to rest after he was killed by a roadside bomb in Gaza.

David Ben Shitrit's legacy

'I have no problem dying so you can live'

Odeya, the sister of fallen Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, shares her brother's love for Israel and willingness to sacrifice himself for others.

MSgt. Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Hazut, aged 36, from Ashdod, a soldier from the 9207th Battalion, 16th Brigade.

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

Residents of Geva Binyamin (Adam) lined the streets of the village whilst waving Israeli flags to pay final respects to Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit who was killed earlier in the day.

IDF sailor PO1 David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya.

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaniv Itzhak Oren, fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF reported.

'I'm watching over you'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Nechemya, aged 19, from Ashkelon, a soldier from the 46th Battalion, 401st Brigade, was killed in an anti-tank missile attack.

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Navigational system malfunction causes Israeli F-15 to miss its intended target by nearly 300 meters, killing Lieutenant Ben Nun and wounding 6 other soldiers.

CWO Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel

Amaria, 45 from Ibtin, was a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the 300th Brigade, in the Border Defense Corps.

Mordechai and Yotam fell in battle in central Gaza

IDF reservists Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled, Sergeant Major Mordechai Yosef Ben Shoam, both 34 years old and fathers of infants, fell in battle in Gaza on Saturday.

Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled fell in battle in Gaza

Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled, age 34 from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in battle in central Gaza, IDF reports.

Following the family's request

Moving: Thousands participate in funeral of lone soldier

Thousands participated in funeral of Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper, who died of a rare allergic attack. The funeral took place at Ganei Ester Cemetery in Rishon Lezion.

Lone soldier who returned to Israel after 10/7 dies suddenly

Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper came back to Israel after the Hamas massacre and served for 200 days. His family asks the public to attend his funeral in Rishon Lezion tonight.

Mother of fallen soldier:

Eli made us proud, he was doing his part

Sara Zimbalist, mother of Eli Moshe (Eli Mo), who was killed nearly two months ago in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her son, who was always smiling, connected to Torah, and had a special relationship with anyone he met.

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Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant Omer Ginzburg, 19, from Kiryat Tiv'on, a soldier in the 101st Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

'From a child to a hero of Israel'

SSgt Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt is laid to rest

Staff Sergeant Greenblatt was declared dead overnight, a week after being severely wounded by an anti-tank weapon in a battle in Rafah.

IDF confirms:

IDF soldier Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt died of his wounds

Yoni Greenblatt, IDF soldier wounded by antitank missile in Gaza last week, dies of his wounds.

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Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave fell in southern Gaza

Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave, 37, served as a Combat Machinery Operator in the Givati Brigade.

Tragic incident:

Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed in the southern Gaza Strip

It is suspected that Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed and two other soldiers severely injured due to poison fumes emitted by a generator placed in a closed room.

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

ISA publishes photos from operation to rescue the bodies of Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Captain Mordechai Kadmon killed in operational accident in Rafah

Captain Mordechai Kadmon, resident of Nof Ayalon and a student at the hesder yeshiva in Ariel, was killed when a grenade detonated.

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IDF reservist succumbed to wounds from drone strike

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Efraim Ben Amram, 25 from Yesud Hama'ala, who was severely wounded in a drone strike on the Golan Heights in June, passed away.

Security forces eliminate sniper who killed IDF soldier

IDF, ISA, eliminate sniper who murdered Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat.

PM pays condolence visit to families of fallen Druze soldiers

Netanyahu tells families of Druze soldiers who have fallen during the war with Hamas, 'I came here to bow my head before those who fell in the north and those who fell in the south, who stormed into the fire, who proved their heroism, sacrifice, leadership and personal example.'