Fallen soldiers

Extreme joy: A father’s mission to carry his son’s light forward

Happiness is not the result of unity. Happiness creates unity," says Amichai Ressler, as he continues on his journey to make sure his son's legacy goes on.

Sergeant Dvir Haim Ressler z"l.
Shlomi Nahumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization

New law expands rights for IDF widows & orphans

Amos Hochstein, Managing Partner, TWG Global speaks onstage during the Semafor World Economy Summit Fall Edition at Gallup HQ on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC.

'False and ungrateful': Biden envoy Hochstein slams Netanyahu’s claim US embargo killed IDF troops

Sergeant-Major (res.) Asael Babad.

IDF Menashe Brigade reservist dies from wounds sustained in Gaza fighting


'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza

The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 6, 2025.

Five IDF soldiers killed, 14 wounded in explosive Hamas ambush in Beit Hanun

During the evacuation of the wounded, the soldiers encountered gunfire, leading to 14 soldiers being wounded in varying degrees of severity.

 IDF announces the names of five fallen soldiers from the Kfir Brigade, killed in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, July 8, 2025.

IDF combat engineer killed by anti-tank missile in northern Gaza

Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld from the IDF's 601st Combat Engineering Battalion died during combat in the north Gaza Strip, the IDF confirmed on Sunday afternoon.

 Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld

Israel must not let urgent challenges overshadow the human stories behind them - editorial

Only by weaving remembrance into the fabric of governance can we guarantee that every one who sacrificed will remain at the forefront of our national consciousness.

Demonstrators protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 7, 2025

Seven IDF soldiers killed in Khan Yunis blast, terrorist attached IED to vehicle

The incident occurred on Tuesday, when a report came in of a blast that struck a "Puma" armored personnel carrier from the IDF’s 188th Brigade.

Seven Combat Engineer IDF soldiers who were killed in Khan Yunis, Gaza, June 25, 2025.

IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Halfon in combat in Gaza

St.-Sgt. Halfon, 20, from Petah Tikva, served in the 603rd Combat Engineering Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade.

 IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Stav Halfon, 20, killed in Gaza, June 18, 2025.

IDF announces St.-Sgt. Naveh Leshem killed in Gaza

Leshem was 20 years old from the West Bank settlement of Nokdim. 

 Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem.

IDF announces Sgt.-Maj. Noam Shemesh, 21, killed in Gaza

Shemesh was killed by an RPG in southern Gaza, the IDF cleared for publication on Sunday morning. 

 Sergeant Major Noam Shemesh, 21, killed in battle in the Gaza Strip, June 15, 2025.

IDF chief denies 'baseless' Channel 14 claim MAG responsible for four soldiers' deaths

Channel 14 shared a closed conversation where a senior IDF officer claimed the military was barred from striking the building due to concerns regarding “high collateral damage.”

 IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.

One year on: A daring rescue in Gaza and the sacrifice of Arnon Zamora

After his death, Zamora was honored with the change of the name of the operation to Operation Arnon.

 The four rescued hostages seen at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on June 8, 2024