injured soldiers

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.

Lost both legs in explosion:

Rabbi injured in Syria: 'I just want to dance'

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who was seriously injured by a landmine explosion in southern Syria and lost both of his legs, is determined to heal and .

Officer seriously injured

Terrorist infiltrates IDF outpost in Gaza

A terrorist infiltrated a forward IDF outpost on Yom Kippur in the perimeter area of central Gaza and was killed in a firefight with soldiers.

Battalion rabbi severely injured in Syria

Reserve officer severely injured in Syria explosion, evacuated for medical treatment.

Watch:

Injured soldier pulls off prosthetic leg in message to Netanyahu

Injured IDF soldier Ophir Engelsman demands War against Hamas continue to victory. 'We were not wounded in vain; we did not lose limbs — arms, legs — for us to go and surrender to the enemy.'

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Gaza

Two soldiers moderately injured in separate operational accidents in Gaza.

10 IDF soldiers injured in Humvee rollover near Gaza City

Ten IDF soldiers were lightly injured in the accident. They were evacuated to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.

Rabbi Pinto meets wounded soldiers, bursts into tears

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto bursts into tears before wounded soldiers. 'Ashamed to look at your faces.'

Tough war data:

Drastic rise in number of wounded in war, half with PTSD

The Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defense is currently treating a record number of 81,700 wounded, including 31,000 mental cases. Every month, about 1,000 new wounded are admitted.

Two IDF soldiers injured in explosion at Nitzanei Oz Crossing

Paratroopers lightly injured by explosive device at Nitzanei Oz Crossing, near Tulkarm.

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

IDF Namer vehicle drives over explosive device in Zeitoun; all soldiers evacuated for medical care.

IDF eliminates sniper who injured Israeli soldier

IDF eliminates Hamas sniper who injured IDF soldier; artillery swoops in to eliminate terrorists, aiding ground troops.

Soldier severely injured in operational accident

Soldier in the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion severely injured in an operational accident in the communities near the Gaza Strip. Another soldier sustains moderate injuries in the same incident, two others lightly injured.

IDF soldier crushed by elevator at military base

IDF soldier severely injured after being crushed by elevator at military base in central Israel; circumstances under investigation

Battalion commander and tracker severely injured in Gaza

officer in the IDF's Desert Reconnaissance Battalion (585) and a reservist tracker in the Southern Brigade severely injured in combat in southern Gaza.

Moving video

Severely wounded officer prays after hospital release

Tom Bivtikov, who was severely injured in the head during a battle in Jabalia and spent a month in a coma, returned home after eight months of medical rehabilitation.

IDF soldier severely injured during combat in Gaza

Soldier in IDF's 71st Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured by mortar fragment during combat in Gaza.

In southern Gaza

Three soldiers injured by explosive device

Platoon Commander and Combat Engineering soldier were severely injured by an explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier moderately injured in the incident

Two soldiers severely injured in Khan Yunis

A combat engineering officer and a reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza; IDF notifies their families.

Yeshivat Pirchei Aharon: Pray for soldier injured in Gaza

Yeshivat Pirchei Aharon urges students and alumni to dedicate prayers and study for the full recovery of Kobi Hershtel, injured in recent Gaza battles.

Critically injured Golani commander celebrates wedding

Students at the Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli dance with alumnus Avi Kasa, a Golani commander critically wounded on October 7, as he celebrates his wedding tonight.

Yesh Atid, right-wing MKs push bill shielding injured reservists

Bipartisan bill aims to bar employers from firing or cutting the salary or hours of reservists injured during service — including 90 days post-hospitalization.

In southern Gaza

Soldier severely injured by stray bullet

A soldier in the 74th Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Reserve officer severely wounded by sniper fire in Gaza

A reserve officer in the 924th Engineering Corps Battalion, 10th Brigade, was severely wounded by sniper fire during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

'It’s full of contradictions':

Wounded soldier slams IDF probe into Kissufim battle

First Sgt. Yaakov Vaknin, injured on October 7, says survivors were never interviewed for the investigation into the deadly Hamas assault. 'That’s not how you uncover the truth.'

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was severely injured in the northern Gaza Strip during a fight between soldiers.

Netanyahu to wounded reservists:

'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets wounded IDF reservists, vows to press forward with full force to defeat Hamas and secure the release of all hostages. 'We are going for absolute victory.'

Nine soldiers injured by explosive in Shejaiya

Nine Jerusalem Brigade soldiers evacuated after explosive device detonates in Gaza.

From Battlefield to Embassy:

Injured soldier delivers powerful Independence Day address

Injured soldier Ari Spitz gives emotional speech on his combat experience in Gaza, the values that sustained him, and a call for unity, 'As a Jew, I felt the deep privilege of defending my people in a war of morality, of standing up against evil.'

For the first time:

Hagai Lerner, injured in Gaza, speaks about his experience

Hagai Lerner, who lost his sight while fighting in Gaza four months ago, lights torch at Independence Day ceremony in Kiryat Arba, together with Ram Cohen, who was also injured.

Torch lighting ceremony:

Elisha Medan lit a torch and called for unity

"Our society needs healing – we must not be divided,' IDF soldier Elisha Medan, who was severely wounded in Gaza, expresses hope for social recovery.

Sixteen years later:

Critically injured IDF soldier re-enlists 16 years after injury

Aharon Karov, critically injured in Operation Cast Lead 16 years ago, re-enlists in the IDF as part of newly-formed Disabled Soldiers Department.

Reservist severely injured in southern Gaza Strip

IDF reservist soldier in the 5250th battalion severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

'Perpetrator must be brought to justice'

Supernova chief of security files complaint against ISA head

Supernova chief of security Elkana Federman files complaint with the Jerusalem Police against Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, for an intelligence failure leading to his injury and the death of his friends.

Watch: Injured soldier receives hero's welcome at Moshav Gimzo

Moshav Gimzo welcomes injured IDF soldier Yehonatan Maatuf with song, dance, and Israeli flags, one week after he lost his hand in Gaza.

Haredi soldier injured in Gaza: 'I don't regret it for a moment'

Haim Treitel, a haredi soldier in the Givati Brigade who was wounded in Gaza, talks about his decision to renounce his status as a yeshiva student and enlist in the IDF.

Doctor severely injured in Rafah helicopter crash returns to work

Seven months after being severely injured in a helicopter crash in Rafah and undergoing intense rehab, Dr. Eyal Hayman returns to work.

Value sacrifice, help heroes

For severely injured soldiers, life has become before and after

For some 1,500 soldiers that sustained high-level traumatic injuries in battle, Life will never be the same.

IDF reservist severely injured during operation in Shechem

IDF reservist severely injured during exchange of fire with terrorists in Shechem is receiving medical treatment at hospital.

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Nadav Cohen and Staff Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in northern Gaza; eight other soldiers injured.

IDF: Three Egoz Unit fighters injured in Jenin

Three soldiers from the Egoz Unit were injured Thursday while fighting terror in Jenin. 'They have been transferred to the hospital, their families have been notified,' IDF says.

'I tried to hit the terrorist'

Officer who lost hand in Gaza among injured in Tel Aviv attack

Captain A., an officer in the Armored Corps who lost his right hand while fighting in Gaza, recounts how he aimed to hit the Tel Aviv terrorist, says he plans to return to commanders' course immediately following his release from the hospital.

Ten IDF soldiers injured after rocket explodes at base

Three soldiers moderately wounded, seven lightly wounded, when rocket explodes during instruction session at IDF training base in southern Israel.