lone soldiers

Israel moves to protect lone soldiers before and after service

Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.

Meet the brave olim who will defend Israel as "lone" soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.

Hundreds of young olim attend expo ahead of IDF service

As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.

Lone soldiers share their journey

Two soldiers who participated in special event for lone soldiers, spoke to Arutz Sheva about their experiences, challenges, and the deep sense of purpose they found along the way

Israel honors lone soldiers with support and services

Over 4,000 Lone Soldiers and Bnot Sherut took part in the IDF’s annual Yom Siddurim in Tel Aviv, organized by FIDF and Nefesh B’Nefesh to provide vital services and heartfelt support.

2 years after falling

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.

1st time

Parents of Lone Soldiers arrive in Israel on Birthright program

For the first time since the launch of the Birthright Israel Post-October 7 Volunteer Program, a group of parents of Lone Soldiers currently serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is participating in the program and is currently in Israel.

Fallen lone soldier to be laid to rest at Mount Herzl

Dan, an 18-year-old lone soldier from Oslo, made Aliyah to serve in the IDF and passed away prematurely during his training. His family asks the public to pay respects as he is laid to rest at Mt. Herzl cemetery.

New Resilience Center provides vital support for Lone Soldiers

Co-established by Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF (FIDF), the center provides comprehensive mental health services and emotional support for Lone Soldiers returning to civilian life – in Israel and the USA

Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress in Lone Soldiers

War tragically leaves many physically and mentally affected. For soldiers without the embrace of family support, its scars can run especially deep.

Home away from home:

Thanksgiving dinner held for lone soldiers in Jerusalem

Over 300 Ex-Pats gathered together for an evening of gratitude and nostalgia featuring classics such as turkey and pumpkin pie but with an Israeli twist.

In Tel Aviv:

New Nefesh B'Nefesh center supports lone soldiers, new immigrants

The new Nefesh B’Nefesh Tel Aviv Center is located in the Azrieli tower, in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Following the family's request

Moving: Thousands participate in funeral of lone soldier

Thousands participated in funeral of Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper, who died of a rare allergic attack. The funeral took place at Ganei Ester Cemetery in Rishon Lezion.

Lone soldier who returned to Israel after 10/7 dies suddenly

Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper came back to Israel after the Hamas massacre and served for 200 days. His family asks the public to attend his funeral in Rishon Lezion tonight.

Hope for the Future:

Helping smooth the path to a soldier's employment

The Ta’asuchayil employment initiative gives soldiers the financial security needed to focus on the war - not on their bank accounts.

Thousands attend the funeral:

Paratrooper Sergeant Ilan Cohen, killed in Gaza is laid to rest

Sergeant Ilan Cohen, a lone soldier from Argentina who was killed in Gaza, is laid to rest on Mount Herzl, with thousands arriving to pay their last respects. Watch live.

Public called to join funeral of lone soldier killed in Gaza

Sergeant Ilan Cohen, a lone soldier who immigrated to Israel from Argentina, will be laid to rest on Friday afternoon. 'Ilan ran to protect the country - let's come together to pay him last respects.'

Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel from Argentina - and fell in Gaza

Sergeant Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel after completing high school in Argentina, studying in yeshiva prior to enlisting in the Paratroopers Brigade. He was killed in northern Gaza, along with five other soldiers.

Inaugural driver’s license conversion day for lone soldiers

The event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day.

Lone soldiers

Israelis will fight on their own if they must.

Last Chance:

Just two days to win a luxury Jerusalem apartment!

Buy tickets now to help farmers near Gaza, find missing people, and support lone soldiers. The lucky winner will receive a luxury Jerusalem apartment valued at one million dollars!

Call for Canada to investigate lone soldiers

A Canadian organization is calling for Canadian citizens who served in the IDF to be investigated for war crimes.

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva:

The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do

SFC (Res.) Eitan from the 5th Brigade speaks about his experiences in the war, October 7th, and his family back in Cincinnati.

Fallen soldier's parents fulfill his will and move to Israel

The parents of lone soldier Nathaniel Young, who fell on October 7th, decided to follow their son's path and made aliyah.

'We remain optimistic':

Lone soldier's adoptive family is waiting for his return

Doron, whose family adopted lone soldier Idan Alexander who was kidnapped to Gaza, maintains optimism that Idan will be home soon.

Operation Hug:

Project reunites parents with lone soldiers in combat duty

One month into war in Gaza: parents of lone soldiers come to Israel from around the world to meet their children who are in active service

'Painkillers:': Tribute to Sgt. Elisheva Rose Ida Lubin Hy"d:

Mourners who participate in the funerals of lone soldiers perform chessed shel emet, total acts of kindness. Painkillers don't help.

'Safer here than in London':

'Lone reservist' reunites with mother

British IDF reservist tells Arutz Sheva: 'I am overwhelmed by the support we feel from everyone in Israel and outside of Israel.'

British IDF soldier: 'Who is watching over our families?'

Concerned lone soldiers asked the former Prime Ministers of Britain and Australia to combat rising antisemitism in their countries.

Boris Johnson to Lone Soldiers

'I reject comparisons between you and Hamas'

Former British PM meets with British lone soldiers serving the IDF, expresses his solidarity with Israel following the Hamas massacre.

Rocket siren activates during funeral of Lone Soldier

Jerusalem comes under threat during funeral of Nathaniel Young, the British Lone Soldier who fell during the Hamas invasion.

British lone soldier among the fallen in southern Israel

Nathaniel Young who immigrated to Israel and enlisted in the Golani Brigade, fell during the Hamas invasion.

FIDF ensures Israeli soldiers will enjoy Rosh Hashanah

Gift cards worth $1.3M distributed to Lone Soldiers and soldiers in need.

Groundbreaking for new state-of-the-art home for Lone Soldiers

FIDF, IFCJ, and Ha'aguda Lema'an Hachayal fund building with 56 apartments to house Lone Soldiers who left their homes to defend Israel.

Lone soldier killed in ramming attack laid to rest

Sergeant Maksym Molchanov buried in military cemetery after his family arrived from Ukraine to attend the funeral.

Ten months before attack:

Fallen soldier talks about bone marrow donation

Maxim Molchanov OBM, murdered in the ramming attack on Route 443, spoke about a bone marrow donation to save the life of a 12-year-old boy.

Mothers and lone soldiers enjoy surprise reunion in Jerusalem

Momentum & FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program facilitate emotional meeting for 30 mothers of lone soldiers from around the world.

Minister awards lone soldiers who made Aliyah

Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer hosts soldiers who received Presidential Medal of Honor of Excellence on Israel’s 75th Independence Day.

Over 600 Lone Soldiers celebrate Israel's 75th birthday with NBN

Hundreds of Lone Soldiers, National Service volunteers celebrate Israel's Independence Day at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

Over 2,000 lone soldiers attend annual Nefesh B'Nefesh event

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), host annual ‘Personal Errands Day’ for Lone Soldiers' as the finale to a special week.

The rabbi who attended seven IDF marches in two weeks

Yeshivat Lev Hatorah's Rabbi Dudi Winkler accompanied his lone soldier students, on seven different marches over the past two weeks

NBN hosts Olim at Thanksgiving dinners throughout Israel

Mayor of Haifa greeted the Olim in Haifa, and the dinner in Jerusalem was attended by 300 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers.

WATCH:

IDF lone soldier reunited with his family for the holidays

Lone IDF soldier from Chicago meets with his family for the first time in 10 months for Sukkot festival.

IDF soldier spends hours in Tehran after flight diverted

Plane carrying lone soldier diverted to Iran after passenger suffers medical incident.

IDF Major General visits future lone soldiers in the US

Young American Jews planning to join IDF as lone soldiers meet with chief of IDF's manpower directorate during his trip to North America.

Bride: 'Immigrating to Israel led me to my partner for life'

First lone soldier wedding hosted at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

IDF lone soldiers from Ukraine reunited with their families

IFCJ brings lone IDF soldiers from Ukraine together with their families for the holidays.

Twin brothers make aliyah and will enlist in elite IDF unit

Ari and Ron (18), twin brothers from New York, immigrated to Israel and will be drafted into the Shayetet 13 unit of the Naval Brigade.

In the middle of army drill:

Surprise birthday party for Minnesota-born lone soldier

Youths from his Samaria community surprised Benjamin Ribnick of the elite Golani brigade, throwing him a party he won't soon forget.

4 sisters from Boston family make history as IDF lone soldiers

Fourth and Youngest Daughter Enlists on Heels of Israel’s 74th Independence Day, Joining Nearly 50 Massachusetts Lone Soldiers.

Haredi lone soldiers get new home in Jerusalem

'Yuval's House' established by Netzah Yehuda Organization in honor of fallen soldier will provide warm home for other haredi soldiers.

161 future Lone Soldiers make Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh

Approximately 300 future Lone Soldiers are expected to make Aliyah from North America in 2021.

Knesset forms new lobby group for Lone Soldiers

New Knesset lobby group aimed at aiding Lone Soldiers formed at conference sponsored by the Lone soldier Center.

IDF veterans hired by Magen Am to patrol LA Jewish neighborhoods

In the wake of increasing anti-Semitism in Los Angeles, patrol made up mostly of IDF veterans helping to protect Jewish community.

He became a lone soldier, then lost both his parents to COVID-19

Thiago Benzecry left Brazil to become a lone soldier in Israel. He didn't know he would never see his parents alive again.

Israel's 'Lone Soldier' - The history behind the name

Unpacked explores the motivating factors that draw thousands from around the world to serve and protect their country.

Watch: Musical event honors victims of Har Nof attack

Arutz Sheva will carry a musical event in memory of the victims of the 2014 Har Nof attack this evening.

A 'youthful' approach to Aliyah

How to solve, all at once, the difficulties of Aliyah: acculturation, making a living, learning the language, making friends, and more.

Ministers discussing new ways of assisting lone soldiers

Minister of Immigration Absorption MK Pnina Tamano-Shata met MK Biton to discuss ways of assisting new immigrants serving in the IDF.

A salute to Israel's courageous Lone Soldiers

COVID-19 achieved what no enemy could - remembering and celebrating virtually.