fallen soldiers

'Yona had a drive for life'

Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life

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.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Over son's grave

Bereaved father sings haunting song about sacrifice

During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.

Baby named for fallen soldier during the funeral

While Captain Maoz Recanati was laid to rest in Jerusalem, in Itamar, a newborn boy took on his name.

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Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade, killed by anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah terrorists.

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Alexander Glovanyov fell near Lebanon border

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from Petah Tikva, killed in an explosive-drone attack by the Hezbollah terrorist organization on Israeli territory.

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Sgt. Liem Ben Hamo killed by explosive drone strike in Lebanon

The IDF has cleared for publication that Sergeant Liem Ben Hamo, aged 19, from Herzliya, a combat soldier in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Idan killed, his lookout girlfriend witnessed the incident

The girlfriend of Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in an explosive drone strike, witnessed the tragic moments of the incident from afar.

Death of Sgt. Idan Fooks

Watch: Attack during rescue of wounded troops in Lebanon

Two explosive drones launched at IDF forces evacuating wounded soldiers from the incident in which Sgt. Idan Fooks was killed. One of the drones struck very close to the rescue team.

Kfir Brigade:

Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path

Emmanuel, the brother of Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, of blessed memory, who fell during operational activity, recently enlisted in the IDF in order to continue his brother’s path.

Netanyahu dons tefillin of fallen lone soldier

On Memorial Day morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu donned the tefillin that belonged to IDF Golani Brigade soldier First Sgt. Sean Carmeli, who fell in Operation Protective Edge.

The Warrior Teacher

Who was Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a military rabbi, captain in the IDF reserves, and beloved teacher at Himmelfarb Yeshiva High School in Jerusalem, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon in October 2024?

Tough is always good - The story of Hillel Diener

Sergeant First Class (res.) Hillel Diener, aged 21, from Talmon, a soldier in the Shimshon Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza in December 2024.

Parents reveal:

Oriya fell in attempt to rescue Bibas family

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.

'You were so brave'

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

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Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, aged 48, succumbed to his wounds after being injured during combat in southern Lebanon.

Ahead of Memorial Day 5786:

25,644 Israeli service members have fallen in the line of duty

Since last Memorial Day, 170 soldiers and 54 disabled veterans have been added to the fallen who will be honored on the solemn day.

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Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat as a result of an overturned Hummer. Three reservists injured.

'It will be good here'

The Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in battle

President Herzog recounts the story of a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and continuity.

Touvel’s commander: “A top-tier soldier"

Lt. Col. Naor Amihai described the fallen soldier’s character at the funeral, emphasizing his dedication and fighting spirit.

SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, aged 20, from Beit She'an, fell during a raid in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon:

Terrorists who killed four IDF soldiers eliminated

Nahal Brigade forces eliminate three Hezbollah terrorists responsible for deaths of four IDF reconnaissance soldiers.

After a long struggle:

Air Force Major Assaf Dagan recognized as fallen soldier

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Air Force weapon systems officer Assaf Dagan as a fallen soldier more than a year and a half after he took his own life.

Cousin eulogizes

'They didn't want Guy to enlist in combat role, he insisted'

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.

Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar fell in Lebanon

Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar, aged 21 from Yuvalim, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon"

The final gift that became a painful farewell

The funeral procession of Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel was held today in Modi’in. His partner eulogized him in tears: “You made me happy-our love was at first sight."

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.

Head of Bet El Academy

'Capt. Noam Madmoni had a heart of gold, a tremendous loss'

Captain Noam Madmoni, a team commander in the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, fell during an encounter with Hezbollah terrorists. his Rabbi, Rabbi Uri Sharabi, describes a figure of extraordinary humility.

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Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon

Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

The story of a fighter who never gave up

Entis' family describes him as a person who was full of joie de vivre, responsibility, and love for others, who left behind a message of unity for the people of Israel

Sderot:

'Noam, our hero, the entire city is crying for you'

Noam grew up in Sderot, studied at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon and was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement in the city. He will be laid to rest at 3pm in the city's military cemetery.

Sergeant Liran Ben Zion fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, fell during combat in southern Lebanon; additional officer injured.

Moving: Ancient hasidic melody at fallen soldier's funeral

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, who fell in southern Lebanon, laid to rest on Mount Herzl, his friends broke out in soulful song at the end of the funeral.

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Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz from New Haven, Connecticut, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Three IDF soldiers moderately injured.

Heartbreaking

Yair Volansky breaks down while reciting Kaddish for his son

Yair Volansky today accompanied his son, Sgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, to his final resting place at Mount Herzl. During the recitation of the Kaddish prayer, he was overcome with tears.

'We were always proud of you'

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky laid to rest

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, a 21-year-old Jerusalem resident, who fell in battle in Lebanon, is laid to rest on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

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Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, aged 21, from Jerusalem. Four other soldiers were injured in the incident.

Ori Greenberg's father

'A truly special child who excelled in everything he did'

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.'

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg, 21 years old from Petah Tikva, fell in combat in Lebanon.

Chilling photo:

Orphaned boy marks third birthday at father's grave

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.

IDF:

Staff Sergeant Or Demry killed by anti-tank fire in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Or Damri, 20, from Liman was killed by anti-tank gunfire in southern Lebanon in the same incident in which Staff Sergeant Maher Khatar fell.

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Master Sergeant Maher Khatar from Majdal Shams, a soldier from the Combat Engineering Corps in the 91st division, and another soldier fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

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Memorial ceremony for fallen whose place of burial is unknown

A state memorial ceremony for Israel’s fallen soldiers whose burial places are unknown was held on Tuesday at the Hall of Remembrance on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Tragedy:

Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident

Police suspect the gunfire was accidental, occurring as the victim and another officer were playing with their weapons.

The moving post written by fallen soldier Ofri Yafe

Hanoch Daum posted on social media a post that Ofri Yafe wrote on October 8, 2023 - one day after the Simchat Torah massacre.

'To finish what we started'

Israeli reality TV star shares chilling post

HaMerotz LaMillion contestant Nerya Zingboim reveals that he and his best friend, fallen soldier Shauli Greenglick, auditioned for the show three years ago.

Courage and bravery:

937 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 937 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21, fell in combat in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21 years old from Hayogev, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

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.

Father sings for fallen son: 'You were never torn from my heart'

In an emotional moment, Zvika Greenglick sings “Da Bni Ahuvi" to his son Shauli, who fell in Gaza, turning a song into a father’s message of faith, mercy, and unconditional love - a quiet answer to voices of judgment and despair.

Soldiers won't be considered fallen soldiers after suicide

A special committee recommended tailored support and guidance for families of regular and reserve soldiers who served on October 7 or in the subsequent war and ended their lives after service.

Chief Rabbis

Recite Kaddish for fallen soldiers whose date of death is unknown

Israel’s Chief Rabbis emphasized that on the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, the Kaddish prayer should also be recited for those who fell in the war whose exact date of death is not known.

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.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.