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Soldier dances a year after being seriously wounded in Gaza

Elkana Levy, who lost both legs and suffered an eye injury while fighting in Gaza, marked one year since his injury at an emotional event attended by friends.

'Your spirit is tremendous'

Moving meeting between Netanyahu and wounded troops

Visiting wounded IDF soldiers at Rambam Hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised their resilience and said Israel is more united than it appears.

Reservist seriously injured in southern Lebanon

IDF reserve soldier severely injured as a result of a close-quarters encounter in southern Lebanon. The soldier has been evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

Southern Lebanon: Terrorist hurls grenade, four soldiers injured

IDF officer was moderately injured, additional officer and two soldiers lightly injured, after Hezbollah terrists hurls grenade at them in southern Lebanon.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid fell in southern Lebanon

Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, aged 32 from Peki'in, fell during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

Yoav, Liav, and Nir fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Yoav Klein, Staff Sergeant Liav Kababia, and Sergeant First Class Nir Ben Ari named among soldiers who fell in battle with Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

The battle after the battlefield:

Wounded soldiers gather and strengthen each other

Arutz Sheva joins wounded soldiers at a special weekend organized by Belev Echad.

Officer injured in Jenin was previously wounded in Gaza

Explosive device detonates during operation in Jenin, lightly injuring an NCO and severely injuring officer, who had previously been severely wounded in a Gaza anti-tank missile strike.

Combat-rabbi tells how he survived an explosive drone strike

'The moment I saw it lock onto me, I knew it was going to kill me,' says Rabbi Boaz Sluck, a 55-year-old reserve soldier who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, and explains why, despite his age, he refuses to give up reserve duty.

'An enormous loss'

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, aged 20, from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, two others injured.

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, aged 21 from Ashkelon, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

IDF veteran who survived terror attack, did not survive the pain

Former Kfir Battalion soldier Alex Miller, injured in a 2022 terror attack, died by suicide after struggling with trauma and personal loss.

Dramatic footage:

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

Female combat photographer Staff Sgt. S., injured in southern Lebanon, captured the moment of the hit and her evacuation with her helmet cam.

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger fell in northern Israel, two other soldiers injured.

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers ahead of Shavuot

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited wounded in hospitals and emphasized that the IDF continues to operate in all theaters on high alert.

Condition of soldiers injured by explosive drones improves

Col. Meir Biderman and Staff Sgt. S., injured during combat in Lebanon, regain consciousness and are out of danger, hospital says.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

Under the chuppah:

Seriously injured soldier says blessing at friend's wedding

Benji Brown, a lone soldier from Canada who was seriously wounded and is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation process, said an emotional blessing at the wedding ceremony of his close friend.

Explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

Four soldiers were wounded, one severely, one moderately, and two lightly, as a result of an explosive device detonation in southern Lebanon.

On northern border

Non-commissioned officer & soldier wounded by explosive drone

An IDF soldier was moderately injured and a reservist was slightly injured as a result of an explosive drone launched from Lebanon. IDF: "This is a violation of the ceasefire agreements."

Rabbi welcomes 6th son less than a year after losing both legs

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both legs in a Syria explosion last year, welcomed his sixth son and called the birth his greatest healing.

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

An IAF helicopter failed to take off while evacuating wounded troops out of southern Lebanon. An additional helicopter was dispatched while an IAF crew worked to repair the error.

Three reservists injured by explosive drones

Three IDF reservists injured Saturday by explosive drones launched by the Hezbollah terror group in gross violation of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Lebanon

3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell near the Lebanese border. One soldier was seriously injured and another was moderately injured.

Two IDF soldiers injured after Hezbollah violates ceasefire

Explosive drone detonates near IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, injuring one soldier lightly and another moderately.

Seriously injured officer joins Yisrael Beyteinu

Yisrael Beyteinu announced that wounded reserve officer Yisrael Ben Shetrit, seriously injured in Gaza fighting, has joined the party and will focus on equality in service and support for IDF veterans.

2 soldiers moderately wounded in clash with terrorists in Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire in a clash with terrorists. Immediately after the incident, the Air Force attacked Hezbollah positions in the area.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack

Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

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.

From battlefield to beacon:

Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

Wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem after being chosen to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, with Netanyahu praising his inspiring recovery and resilience.

'Not to divide, only to listen'

Ari Spitz’s message ahead of lighting Independence Day torch

Spitz, who was seriously injured in Gaza and lost his hand and both legs, spoke excitedly about his selection. "I hope we fulfill the national mission until victory."

Initial inquiry:

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

IDF initial inquiry finds that the 52nd Battalion's commander was hit by either shrapnel or ricochet from a shell fired by Israeli forces during a pursuit in southern Lebanon.

Bint Jbeil

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

Paratrooper Brigade forces eliminated the terrorist squad that wounded ten soldiers during a clash.

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

Eight IDF soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon after an explosive drone fell, including two in moderate condition and six lightly injured.

Wounded warrior Ari Spitz to light Independence Day torch

Ari Spitz, who lost an arm and two legs in Gaza and went through a tough road to recovery, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

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.

Six soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Six IDF soldiers injured, three of them seriously, by Hezbollah antitank fire and UAV in southern Lebanon.

Two IDF officers injured in Lebanon

Two IDF officers severely injured, seven others moderately injured, as a result of Hezbllah fire in southern Lebanon,

IDF officer moderately injured by friendly fire

Two soldiers seriously injured, five lightly injured, during nighttime operations in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon:

Battalion commander, two reservists wounded by rocket fire

A reserve soldier was severely injured as a result of a rocket fire toward IDF troops in Lebanon. In the same incident, a reserve battalion commander and another reservist were lightly wounded.

IDF chief to wounded troops:

You embody personal strength and the IDF’s fighting spirit

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited Rambam Health Care Campus and met with IDF troops who were wounded during operations in southern Lebanon as part of Operation Roaring Lion.

Twice-injured commander: 'I want to return to my soldiers'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin visits H., IDF company commander wounded for a second time during fighting in southern Lebanon. 'You are true heroes, the entire nation of Israel owes you so much.'

Smotrich reports: Progress in recovery of son injured in battle

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reports slight improvement in condition of son Benaya, who was injured during IDF operations in southern Lebanon.

'Thanks for saving my son'

Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Galilee Medical Center to thank staff who treated his wounded son and fellow soldiers.

After his son was wounded

Smotrich: At the hospital, we learned of the miracle

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich spoke about his son, Benaya Hebron, who was wounded in a mortar attack on the Lebanese border.

Significant improvement in condition of injured IDF soldier

Injured IDF soldier regains consciousness, communicating with those around him following head surgery, hospital says.

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Lebanon

Two Givati Brigade soldiers moderately injured by antitank fire, IDF says.

Smotrich's son injured on Lebanon border

Son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich injured during military operation in Lebanon, family says he is doing well.

Two soldiers wounded by anti-tank fire in Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured as result of anti-tank fire toward troops operating in southern Lebanon.

Terrorist who attacked IDF soldiers eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist behind multiple deadly attacks on soldiers.

Terrorist attacks female soldier in Jordan Valley

Terrorist frees himself from handcuffs, attacks female IDF soldier at military base.

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Soldier who was seriously injured plants tree at the Gaza Border

The "Nachala" movement held a march toward the ruins of the Nisanit settlement. A special moment occurred when a soldier who lost his leg planted a tree next to the fence.

Northern Gaza:

IDF reservist severely injured by terrorists

Terrorists open fire at IDF forces near 'yellow line,' severely injuring one reservist. IDF: 'Gross violation of ceasefire.'

Hundreds welcome critically wounded soldier as he returns home

After IDF soldier Moshe Chaim Alush was critically wounded by an antitank missile attack, doctors gave him a very slim change to survive. Today, he returned home.

Terrorist who injured IDF soldier arrested

IDF and ISA arrest terrorist who fired towards IDF soldier in Shechem, along with additional suspects.

Northern Israel:

Officers' training cadet wounded in training accident

A cadet from the Officers' Training School Gefen Battalion was severely injured as a result of a training accident at an IDF base in northern Israel.

Haredi soldier injured in Gaza enlists as career officer

Haredi soldier Haim Treitel, who was injured by sniper fire in Gaza and now helps integrate other haredi soldiers into the IDF, signs on for career service. 'It's never enough to contribute to the State and the nation.'

Clear ceasefire violation:

Golani officer injured by explosive device in Gaza

Hamas terror group violates Gaza ceasefire agreement, detonates explosive device against IDF forces in Rafah. 'Israel will respond accordingly.'

Israel can't be extinguished

Wounded warrior's message to Arab who blew out menorah

IDF soldier Ofir Engelsman, who lost his leg in the war, visited a Tel Aviv mall menorah that was extinguished last week, recording a message of solidarity and resilience.