injured soldiers

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.

Watch

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.

"אתם המכבים החדשים"

Israel Katz lights first Hanukkah candle with injured soldiers

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Sheba Medical Center, offering encouragement and support to injured IDF soldiers and their families, and promising to support them throughout their journey.

Two soldiers injured in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured when explosive device detonates during operations to clear southern Gaza of terror infrastructure.

IDF:

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

Avraham Fried moved by officer who lost his legs in Syria

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary and IDF officer wounded in Syria, received an emotional welcome from singer Avraham Fried during the Yud Tes Kislev “Tzama” celebration in Jerusalem.

Defense Min. visits soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas' violation of Gaza ceasefire, offering support and promising to destroy Hamas.

Three IDF reservists severely injured in Syria clashes

Three reservists severely injured, three others moderately and lightly injured, in clashes with Jaama Islamiya terrorists in Beit Jinn, near the peak of Mount Hermon.

Moving:

Soldier critically injured in Gaza dances at a friend's wedding

Sergeant (res.) Ari Spitz, a Givati soldier critically injured in the war against Hamas, dances at a friend's wedding using prosthetics, praising his friends' dedication.

'The true source of our victory'

Netanyahu moved by wounded IDF soldiers

At the opening ceremony for the Hadassah Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Prime Minister Netanyahu shared how the patients inspired him.

12 IDF soldiers injured in Gaza border collision

Two soldiers moderately injured, 10 lightly injured, in operational collision on Gaza border.

Two IDF soldiers injured by explosive device in Samaria

IDF soldiers operating in Tubas area in Samaria suffer moderate injuries after terrorist hurls explosive device at them.

Emotional gesture:

President Trump and Knesset members applaud Ari Spitz

President Trump and Knesset members cheer for Ari Spitz, who was critically injured in a bomb explosion in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza six months ago, losing a hand and both legs.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim succumbs to injuries

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim, injured earlier this week in combat in southern Gaza, succumbs to his wounds.