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News and updates about fallen soldiers

Bereaved mother:

'Soldiers are killed and people hide behind the Torah'

Laly Deri, who lost her son in Gaza, passionately calls for an end to yeshiva exemptions, urging the Haredi community to prioritize national service amid Israel’s existential threats.

'Soldiers are killed and people hide behind the Torah'

Hindy Shrem parts from her son:

'I am bleeding and my heart's on fire'

Hundreds paid final respects to Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, who fell in battle in Gaza.

'I am bleeding and my heart's on fire'

Courage and bravery:

891 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 891 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

891 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

3 soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Shoham Menahem, Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, and Sergeant Yuliy Fakto killed in action in Gaza, the IDF announces

3 soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Netanyahu on fallen soldiers:

'Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity'

Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences for the loss of three IDF soldiers who fell in the Gaza Strip.

'Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity'

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Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

Captain Reei Biran, a squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. 890 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

After IDF losses:

Reserve soldier fumes over aid deliveries to Gaza

Reserve soldier serving in Gaza films trucks delivering aid to Hamas-controlled areas, stressing risks of supplying the enemy while IDF soldiers continue to fall in combat. 'Is there a way to stop this?!'

Reserve soldier fumes over aid deliveries to Gaza

Three months after his wedding

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

Abraham Azulay, a resident of the Shaked Farm in the Yitzhar hills, was killed after terrorists tried to abduct him while working on an engineering vehicle in the Gaza Strip.

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

Disturbing footage:

Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Hamas releases disturbing footage showing terrorists hiding among rubble and firing a missile at the engineering vehicle operated by Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay. The video also shows the terrorists charging while shooting - though it omits the fierce battle Azulay fought against them.

Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Watch: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay destroys buildings in Gaza

MK Tzvi Succot criticizes Israel's security policy following death of Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay in Gaza, accusing government of betraying fallen soldiers by returning territory to Hamas.

Watch: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay destroys buildings in Gaza

Live

Fallen solider Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay, who fell during operational activity in Khan Yunis 3 months after his wedding, is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Fallen solider Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

IDF soldier Liel Shoham, 20, found dead on base

City of Rehovot mourns loss of Liel Shoham, 20, a fighter in the Golani Brigade, who died while on duty; IDF announces investigation following his death.

IDF soldier Liel Shoham, 20, found dead on base

Hundreds pay last respects to Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll

Rabbi David Noll, father of fallen soldier, leads attendees in minute of silence and grief in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Hundreds pay last respects to Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll

Far-left provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths arrested

Israeli journalist Israel Frey was arrested for incitement after expressing support for the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Gaza, sparking outrage across the political spectrum.

Far-left provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths arrested

Jerusalem mourns

Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Three of the five soldiers killed in the Beit Hanoun disaster were residents of Jerusalem. Mayor Lion: 'Our children who grew up in the city's streets have become brave warriors.'

Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Disaster in Beit Hanoun

Five Netzah Yehuda soldiers killed by explosive device

Five soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion killed in combat in northern Gaza. The names of four of them have been cleared for publication. Since the start of the war, 888 IDF soldiers have been killed.

Five Netzah Yehuda soldiers killed by explosive device

The sad end of Daniel the reservist

Daniel Edri lost two friends in the Supernova massacre and later served on the front lines in Gaza and Lebanon. This weekend, he took his own life.

The sad end of Daniel the reservist

Liberman: Soldiers fell on the altar of coalition's preservation

MK Avigdor Liberman accuses government of blocking deal to release all hostages, drawing sharp criticism from bereaved families, leaders across the political spectrum.

Liberman: Soldiers fell on the altar of coalition's preservation

IDF investigation

Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists killed

An IDF investigation revealed that the attack in which Sgt. Zamir was killed was the result of an IAD and not an anti-tank missile as previously believed.

Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists killed

Sergeant Yair Eliyahou, 19, fell during combat in Gaza

Sgt. Yair Eliyahu, a 19-year-old combat engineer soldier from Ezer, was killed in the northern Gaza Strip after an engineering vehicle fell into a pit and hit another vehicle he was operating.

Sergeant Yair Eliyahou, 19, fell during combat in Gaza

New details emerge on Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers

Tragic Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers in Khan Yunis reportedly caused by broken exit hatch, outdated equipment.

New details emerge on Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers

Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch of Rehovot fell in combat in Gaza

In the incident in which Sergeant Yaniv Michalovitch fell, a tank commander and a soldier in the Armored Corps 82nd Battalion, 7th Brigade, were severely injured.

Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch of Rehovot fell in combat in Gaza

Moving moment

Father of fallen soldier presents berets to haredi soldiers

Haredi soldiers from the Tomer Company and Netzach Yehuda Battalion completed their training, surrounded by family and rabbis.

Father of fallen soldier presents berets to haredi soldiers

'We must seek what unites us'

Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

In emotional interview, father of fallen soldier Daniel Perez urges Israelis to unite beyond politics and pursue a responsible deal for the hostages.

Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

Fallen soldier's parents:

We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

Parents of fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld recall his boundless energy, deep friendships, and love for life, expressing pride in his service and unwavering commitment to Israel.

We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

'A warrior and leader'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld is laid to rest

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, who fell in battle on Sunday in the northern Gaza Strip, was laid to rest in his hometown.

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld is laid to rest

'Always a smile and a good heart'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, was killed by an explosive device that detonated in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Fallen soldier's brother:

'Mom opened the door and screamed in pain, 'They've come''

Gregory, whose brother was killed in the APC incident in Khan Yunis, shares with Arutz Sheva the moment his family received the heartbreaking news.

'Mom opened the door and screamed in pain, 'They've come''

Investigation into disaster:

Terrorist threw explosive into APC, killing 7 soldiers

An initial investigation into the serious incident in Khan Yunis, where an officer and six soldiers from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion were killed, reveals that the explosive was thrown into the military vehicle by a terrorist who climbed onto the APC.

Terrorist threw explosive into APC, killing 7 soldiers

Major tragedy:

Seven soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Seven soldiers were killed when a terrorist attached an explosive device to their armored vehicle in Khan Yunis, causing it to explode.

Seven soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Fallen soldiers laid to rest

'We won't forget your smile and good-heartedness'

Families and friends mourned five of the seven fallen IDF soldiers in emotional funerals held across Israel, as loved ones paid tribute to their courage, character, and sacrifice following the deadly APC explosion in Khan Yunis.

'We won't forget your smile and good-heartedness'

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Corporal Eitan Zacks killed in Iranian missile strike

Corporal Eitan Zacks, aged 18, from Be'er Sheva, a soldier in combat training in the Multidimensional Unit (888), was killed together with 3 other people in an Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Be'er Sheva.

Corporal Eitan Zacks killed in Iranian missile strike

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Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Halfon, aged 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed by sniper fire in the southern Gaza Strip.

Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

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Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem fell in southern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem from Nokdim, a soldier in the Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem fell in southern Gaza

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication that Captain (res.) Tal Movshovitz Merot, deputy company commander in the Combat Engineering Battalion, was killed in battle in southern Gaza.

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Shemesh, aged 21, from Jerusalem, served as a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Khan Younis collapse:

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

The findings of the initial investigation into the deaths of 4 soldiers in Khan Yunis indicate that the soldiers carried out advanced scans and were careful - but the bomb was activated when they called a bomb disposal team.

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class Tom Rotstein, 23 years old from Ramat Gan, and Sergeant Uri Yhonatan Cohen, 20 years old from Neve Yarak, were two of the soldiers killed in a Gaza explosion earlier this week, IDF says.

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver fell in battle in southern Gaza Strip

The Southern Sharon Regional Council announced that Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver from Sde Warburg fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver fell in battle in southern Gaza Strip

'Acted with quiet strength'

Liri Albag remembers fallen classmate Yoav Raver

Captivity survivor Liri Albag mourns her former classmate, Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver, one of four soldiers killed in Gaza. Remembered for his kindness and quiet strength, Yoav was also a national youth basketball player.

Liri Albag remembers fallen classmate Yoav Raver

IDF:

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

Widow of fallen soldier Maoz Fenigstein marries his friend

Odeya Fenigstein, whose husband Maoz fell in Gaza, weds Elhanan Atiya, a close friend of Maoz.

Widow of fallen soldier Maoz Fenigstein marries his friend

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas fell in battle in Gaza

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas, aged 27, from Kabri, a soldier in the 6646th Reconnaissance Battalion, 646th Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas fell in battle in Gaza

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Three Givati Brigade soldiers fell in Gaza

Three soldiers from the Givati Brigade 9th Battalion killed in northern Gaza minefield.

Three Givati Brigade soldiers fell in Gaza

PM after 3 soldiers killed:

'The price is high, but we'll achieve the war's objectives'

The Prime Minister addresses the nation after 3 Givati soldiers were killed in Gaza. 'They fell in a just war like no other - we will defeat Hamas, liberate all the hostages and ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.'

'The price is high, but we'll achieve the war's objectives'

Omer's mother mourns:

'My firstborn son. A tremendous loss'

Omer Van Gelder, a dedicated MDA volunteer and aspiring doctor, will be buried at Mount Herzl; family mourns 'a tremendous loss' after deadly IED attack in Jabaliya.

'My firstborn son. A tremendous loss'

Building where Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu was killed destroyed

IDF troops struck and dismantled the booby-trapped structure from which an explosive device was activated against IDF soldiers, an incident in which Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu fell during combat.

Building where Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu was killed destroyed

David Libi, killed in Gaza, won't be recognized as fallen soldier

Despite performing military duties and facing identical risks, 19-year-old David Libi will not be recognized as an IDF casualty due to his status as a civilian contractor.

David Libi, killed in Gaza, won't be recognized as fallen soldier

'She died of a broken heart'

Liel Buchris, sister of fallen IDF hero, dies of cancer

Months after losing her brother, Maj. Chen Buchris, Liel Buchris passes away from cancer at age 34. Her family believes grief overwhelmed her. 'October 7 hasn’t ended.'

Liel Buchris, sister of fallen IDF hero, dies of cancer

In honor of our fallen soldiers:

Ode to the 'Boots on the Ground'

In response to the global surge of Antisemitism. A poem.

Ode to the 'Boots on the Ground'

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Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu fell in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu from Holon killed in building collapse during combat in southern Gaza. One other soldier lightly wounded. 858 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu fell in Gaza

Bereaved wife eulogizes:

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

In a heartbreaking eulogy, wife of Sgt. Yosef Chirak who fell in Gaza speaks of the life they dreamed of together and the unbearable pain of his absence, calling him 'the greatest gift' she had ever received.

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

IDF inquiry:

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak was killed by friendly fire

The preliminary investigation found that while SGT Chirak was working to inspect a tunnel shaft in northern Gaza, a force that was securing the area shot him.

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak was killed by friendly fire

Mourning in Binyamin:

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha in Binyamin fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. He was only 22 years old and recently married.

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

'We live with him — without him':

Wife of slain officer speaks of loss and light

Hadas Hershkowitz shares the life and legacy of her husband Yossi, a beloved educator and IDF commander, whose values and voice continue to guide his family and students after his death in Gaza.

Wife of slain officer speaks of loss and light

Heroism and sacrifice:

The last words of Sergeant Yishai Urbach before his fall in Gaza

Yuval, Yishai Urbach’s widow, recalls his final conversation, as he prepared for a mission of strength and honor fighting for his people and country. 'I am proud of him.'

The last words of Sergeant Yishai Urbach before his fall in Gaza

Sgt. Yishai Urbach was married 2 months before he fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yishai Elyakim Urbach from Zichron Ya'akov went back into Gaza 2 months after getting married, where he was killed in action.

Sgt. Yishai Urbach was married 2 months before he fell in Gaza

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Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Yishai Elyakim Urbach and Staff Sergeant Yam Frid fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. Four other soldiers seriously wounded. A total of 856 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

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SGM Dejen Daniel Sahalo killed in operational accident near Gaza

Sergeant Major (Res.) Dejen Daniel Sahalo, a combat soldier in the 5067th Engineering Battalion, was killed in a car accident during operational activity in the area of the communities near the Gaza Strip.

SGM Dejen Daniel Sahalo killed in operational accident near Gaza

Captain Noam Ravid, Staff Sgt, Yaly Seror fell in battle in Gaza

2 soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, Combat Engineering Corps, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication.

Captain Noam Ravid, Staff Sgt, Yaly Seror fell in battle in Gaza