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News and updates about soldiers

Help IDF orphans:

Soldiers’ deaths leave more children helpless

A significant amount is still needed to raise funds for the future of over 70 children.

Soldiers’ deaths leave more children helpless

Help soldiers get to and from the front

Reporting to bases has proven to be extremely difficult for many soldiers, Shomrei Yisroel is raising funds for 1,000 taxi rides.

Help soldiers get to and from the front

He entered Gaza, And Never Returned

Sleepless nights, anxiety attacks, and a pervasive sense of dread make ordinary days a struggle

He entered Gaza, And Never Returned

Organization facing hard deadline admits shortfall

Campaign organizers share progress as they approach the 24-hour deadline.

Organization facing hard deadline admits shortfall

Revivim:

The courage of our soldiers

In IDF military service, soldiers fulfill two commandments, each equivalent to all the commandments: the obligatory war of saving Israel from its enemy’s hand, and settling the land.

The courage of our soldiers

Haredi soldiers on the frontlines

These soldiers, many of them with no family to go back to, are fighting to bridge the gap in Israeli society.

Haredi soldiers on the frontlines

Soldier punished for throwing rock on Palestinian Arab vehicle

Soldier from Kfir Brigade threw a rock at a Palestinian Arab vehicle claiming that the vehicle was speeding towards him. IDF says "there was no danger to the life of the soldier who threw the rock."

Soldier punished for throwing rock on Palestinian Arab vehicle

War in Ukraine: Jewish soldier fell in battle

A Jewish soldier who fell in the Ukraine war was laid to rest yesterday in the city of Nikolaev. 'He was seriously injured, not all of his body was buried,' says city Rabbi.

War in Ukraine: Jewish soldier fell in battle

Continue to support the heroic IDF soldiers!

Our brave soldiers have taken over all the Hamas smuggling tunnels on the Egyptian border, continue to support the heroic IDF soldiers!

Continue to support the heroic IDF soldiers!

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Salt of the Earth: Captain Eitan Fish Hy"d - an entire world

Watch the story of one IDF soldier out of the many fallen, each an entire world all by himself. One family out of the many, left with a gaping hole in its heart. For Yom Hazikaron.

Salt of the Earth: Captain Eitan Fish Hy"d - an entire world

Parents' prayer for their enlisted IDF soldier son

We pray that Hashem protect and defend them all, but every parent has his own special prayer - and his own sleepless nights.

Parents' prayer for their enlisted IDF soldier son

Meeting wounded IDF soldiers, a meeting of the hearts

How one couple’s trip to comfort wounded IDF soldiers led to an epiphany as to the power of the Jewish spirit. Op-ed.

Meeting wounded IDF soldiers, a meeting of the hearts

Can you hear their voices?

The next generation of Israeli leadership can not yet be seen, but it can be heard, Op-ed.

Can you hear their voices?

Let's show our soldiers that we care!

It’s snowing and the winds are gusting bitterly out here on the Hermon, where I’m stationed with my buddies on the Hermon army base.

Let's show our soldiers that we care!

Urgent Appeal for Support:

IDF Soldiers in Critical Need Life-saving Equipment

In light of the escalating conflict in Israel's northern region and the recent mobilization of tens of thousands of reserve soldiers,

IDF Soldiers in Critical Need Life-saving Equipment

Chief of Staff:

'After Gaza - we'll know what to do in Lebanon'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to soldiers: "After what you have done, there is no village in Lebanon that you cannot enter and take apart."

'After Gaza - we'll know what to do in Lebanon'

IDF reservist from Gaza:

'We will not let politicians bring back divisive discourse'

Rabbi Uri Sadan writes from the front lines: 'Those trying to divide, separate, and alienate us, will not do this any longer in our name.'

'We will not let politicians bring back divisive discourse'

IDF soldiers are our future leaders

When we look for our future leaders, we should begin with the IDF's brave soldiers. Opinion.

IDF soldiers are our future leaders

Soldiers hospitalized after contracting infections in Gaza

Soldiers who contracted fungi and other infections in Gaza are in serious condition. Doctors using experimental treatments to treat them.

Soldiers hospitalized after contracting infections in Gaza

Soldiers on Mt. Hermon ask for warm clothing

A convoy of 'Vaad Tzedakah' volunteers set out this morning, loaded with good news for the IDF soldiers on the northern front

Soldiers on Mt. Hermon ask for warm clothing

A pointed and recurring question from IDF soldiers

They want to know that the war will go on until its objectives are achieved, they do not want their lives risked in vain.

A pointed and recurring question from IDF soldiers

Soldiers to American supporters: “Please don’t forget about us”

2 months into the war, soldiers still lack basic necessities.

Soldiers to American supporters: “Please don’t forget about us”

Support Our Troops:

Behind The Scenes With An Israeli Sergeant

Each member knows the weight of their responsibility.

Behind The Scenes With An Israeli Sergeant

‘It is a great honor to commemorate soldiers and their heroism’

For more than thirty years Avi Gorovsky has been commemorating IDF soldiers and victims of terror. He is now working around the clock.

‘It is a great honor to commemorate soldiers and their heroism’

Unite to support our brave soldiers on Israel's borders

our brave soldiers have answered the call stepping forward to safeguard our homeland along both the northern and southern borders.

Unite to support our brave soldiers on Israel's borders

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Avraham Fried sings to soldiers in the south

Singer Avraham Fried arrives for quick visit in Israel, cheers up soldiers serving in the south.

Avraham Fried sings to soldiers in the south

Poem: A reservist's conversation with his wife

'A call from the battle zone' - a poem by an Israeli soldier.

Poem: A reservist's conversation with his wife

Soldiers injured in northern Israel

Three IDF soldiers injured from anti-tank missile. In another incident, two soldiers injured by hostile aircraft from Lebanon.

Soldiers injured in northern Israel

Praying for Divine protection, light and hope

I choose to imagine our celebration after overcoming evil in our day,and seeing the safe return of our soldiers and innocent captives,

Praying for Divine protection, light and hope

Support the effort:

Stand in solidarity with the brave citizens and soldiers

Israeli soldiers rally together in the face of heightened tensions, seeking solidarity and assistance

Stand in solidarity with the brave citizens and soldiers

Our soldiers' far-reaching vision

Because of this wonderful generation (yes, they are wonders!) we may merit to truly own the land.

Our soldiers' far-reaching vision

By virtue of self-sacrifice

The destruction humanity brought upon itself that was wiped out in the Flood, resembles that created by Hamas in Gaza.

By virtue of self-sacrifice

Herzog visits wounded IDF soldiers at Beilinson Hospital

President Herzog meets wounded soldiers and their families, hears their heroic stories and offers them strength.

Herzog visits wounded IDF soldiers at Beilinson Hospital

Donate to help the soldiers

"There is still a need for support"

Despite the nationwide effort to support the troops through delivery of packages and essential supplies, there is still a need for support.

"There is still a need for support"

Backing Our Brave:

Crowdfunding Effort Underway for Essential Equipment

A crowdfunding campaign was launched to purchase equipment for the soldiers who are waiting in the staging area before entering Gaza.

Crowdfunding Effort Underway for Essential Equipment

Binyamin region:

Soldiers neutralize terrorists who threw firebombs

Terrorists hurl firebombs at military post near Psagot. IDF soldiers respond with live fire, hitting two terrorists.

Soldiers neutralize terrorists who threw firebombs

FIDF ensures Israeli soldiers will enjoy Rosh Hashanah

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

FIDF ensures Israeli soldiers will enjoy Rosh Hashanah

Soldier who collapsed and died: Corporal Hillel Nehemia Ofen, 20

Military police investigate after soldier collapses and dies during training session.

Soldier who collapsed and died: Corporal Hillel Nehemia Ofen, 20

Report:

Representatives of Reserve Duty soldiers will refuse to serve

A strategic advisor to the protesters said that an event will be held this week where reservists will announce their refusal to serve.

Representatives of Reserve Duty soldiers will refuse to serve

'A serious incident':

Soldier documented vandalizing Palestinian Arab car

IDF soldier documented vandalizing a Palestinian Arab vehicle near Shechem. Incident reported to the Military Police Investigation Unit.

Soldier documented vandalizing Palestinian Arab car

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

A soldier on leave is suspected of having taken part in a violent riot near the PA town of Umm Safa.

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

Indictment:

IDF soldier accused of abusing Palestinian Arab

Charges will soon be filed against three other soldiers suspected of involvement in the incident.

IDF soldier accused of abusing Palestinian Arab

Attempted shooting attack:

IDF soldiers neutralize three terrorists in Samaria

Terrorists open fire toward IDF soldiers in Samaria. The soldiers fire back and neutralize three of them.

IDF soldiers neutralize three terrorists in Samaria

Purim party for wounded soldiers helps them leave pain behind

Belev Echad hosts Purim bash for WIA soldiers and veterans. "Purim is a time of miracles, and each of our soldiers is a walking miracle."

Purim party for wounded soldiers helps them leave pain behind

Hebron incident:

Ben-Gvir defends soldier filmed assaulting PA-Arab activist

New footage provided by US journalist omits crucial moments of encounter.

Ben-Gvir defends soldier filmed assaulting PA-Arab activist

Soldier imprisoned after attacking Palestinian Arab in Hebron

IDF documented pushing a Palestinian Arab to the sidewalk and kicking him. IDF: The soldier did not act as expected.

Soldier imprisoned after attacking Palestinian Arab in Hebron

During routine training:

IDF soldier shot and moderately wounded

IDF soldier moderately wounded and taken to hospital after being shot during routine training exercise. The incident is being investigated.

IDF soldier shot and moderately wounded

Gunfire exchange:

Terrorists throw rocks and explosives at soldiers in Shechem

Gunfire exchange as forces secure worshipers at Joseph's Tomb. PA sources report one dead and several wounded.

Terrorists throw rocks and explosives at soldiers in Shechem

Hanukkah miracle:

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

Explosive detonates close to soldier as IDF responds to disturbances near Rachel's Tomb, soldier miraculously unhurt by blast.

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

Arabs hack phones of IDF soldiers, publish footage from service

Arab hackers publish video entitled, 'You Are Not Safe,' showcasing photos and videos of IDF soldiers and military exercises.

Arabs hack phones of IDF soldiers, publish footage from service

IDF mulling removing soldiers from Hebron positions

If the decision is implemented, the soldiers at the positions will be replaced by Border Police officers.

IDF mulling removing soldiers from Hebron positions

IDF soldier suspended for punching left-wing activist in Hebron

IDF soldier documented punching activist, while another yells: "Ben Gvir will restore order here". Both soldiers suspended.

IDF soldier suspended for punching left-wing activist in Hebron

Second suspect arrested in connection with attack on soldiers

Police announce arrest of second suspect in attack on IDF commander and his soldiers by Jews near Shechem.

Second suspect arrested in connection with attack on soldiers

Chief of Staff to soldiers:

'Thanks to your efforts, terrorist attacks are being prevented'

IDF Chief of Staff visits scene of shooting attack in which IDF soldier Noa Lazar was murdered. Manhunt for terrorist continues.

'Thanks to your efforts, terrorist attacks are being prevented'

Gunfire exchange:

IDF officer killed, 2 terrorists eliminated in Jenin gun battle

IDF lookouts identify two suspects near border fence. IDF soldiers open fire at the terrorists and eliminate them.

IDF officer killed, 2 terrorists eliminated in Jenin gun battle

Mattot (Israel):Do you know what you’re fighting for?

Today in Israel religious soldiers prove to be dedicated fighters. Like the fighters in the parasha, they know what they are fighting for. .

Mattot (Israel):Do you know what you’re fighting for?

Soldier loses rifle during training in the south

Troops searched the area but were unable to locate the weapon. Military police investigating the incident.

Soldier loses rifle during training in the south

Four sweet-faced IDF soldiers

What happened to the four sweet-faced soldiers who rinsed lettuce for the IDF Seder with me? Op-ed

Four sweet-faced IDF soldiers

Soldiers from Golani refuse to donate blood

Golani soldiers refused to donate blood without the terms 'mother" and "father" on the forms.

Soldiers from Golani refuse to donate blood

Soldiers attack Jew who blocked their path in Gush Etzion

Soldiers attacked Gush Etzion man who, they claimed, interfered with their patrol. The soldiers were disciplined.

Soldiers attack Jew who blocked their path in Gush Etzion