IDF Soldiers

IDF conducts airstrike on south Lebanon, hostage families join protest against Gaza occupation

Cabinet expected to approve Gaza occupation • Trump says US will strike Iran again if nuclear program restarts •US brings hate crime charges against suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staffers

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.
The first regular company of the Haredi "Hashmonaim" Brigade received their berets on Wednesday August 6, 2025

WATCH: IDF Hashmonaim Brigade soldiers receive berets after two week long combat training

An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

Lone soldiers need support framework for mental health, Knesset com'tee meeting stresses

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi. November 6, 2022.

Bereaved families furious about Kohavi's access to IDF docs regarding Oct. 7


'Death to the IDF': American IDF soldier's family home in St. Louis vandalized, cars torched

“I am outraged. Antisemitic violence has no place in America, not in St. Louis and not anywhere,” Terrell commented. 

Graffiti spraypainted at home of American IDF serviceman, St. Louis, Missouri, August 6, 2025.

Alon Olearchik, Assaf Amdursky remove signatures from artists’ petition against Gaza war

KKL had canceled Olearchik’s appearance over the petition’s claims that the IDF was targeting children.

Alon Olearchik (L) and Assaf Amdursky (R).

IDF chief: No extended service commitments for current special forces units

These soldiers will continue to serve in their units as they have so far. For those still in training or yet to be enlisted, the service extension will be phased in gradually.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces headquarters, July 23 2025

WATCH: Hamas Beit Hanun Battalion surrenders to IDF troops in north Gaza

In on-site questioning, the terrorists said they had planned to flee after another terrorist who was with them in the shaft was killed during a clash with IDF troops.

Hamas terrorists surrender to IDF troops, August 2, 2025.

IDF soldiers who defended Zikim on Oct.7 return as officers to train newest recruits

Sec.-Lt.s A., N., and Y., return to Zikim after having to stave off Hamas's brutal attack on October 7, 2023, with just six weeks of training.

Sec.-Lt. A., Sec.-Lt. N, and Sec.-Lt. Y.

Hackers post stills from Evyatar David hostage video, Hamas delegation visits Turkey

Hamas delegation visits Turkey • Syria forms committee to investigate clashes in Sweida • Anti-Zionist Israeli-American Jew onboard the Handala interviewed

 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Wounded warriors share path to healing through brotherhood

"Brothers For Life" members on recovery, resilience, and global Jewish solidarity

Eitan Turjeman and Hovav Perelmuter, members of Brothers For Life (BFL)

Boxer Floyd Mayweather opens Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Mayweather, who is in Israel as part of a private delegation aimed at enhancing the country’s international image, attended the ceremony as a guest of honor.

 Floyd Mayweather at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on July 28, 2025.

Beyond the headlines: An American hug in a Bat Yam apartment - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won't read about in the news.

For an entire day, these American women dedicated themselves to making Sylvia’s apartment habitable—scrubbing and cleaning as they deciphered labels on Israeli cleaning products.

Healing the battlefield: IDF opens mental health access for soldiers within 24 hours

IDF soldiers are suffering from sleep disturbances, concentration issues, anxiety, mood swings, decreased appetite and more.

 An IDF soldier walks near the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, December 31, 2023.

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli Druze soldier in Cyprus

HRF called on Cyprus to arrest the soldier immediately, prevent his departure from the country, and initiate a full investigation.

Demonstrators hold placards during a rally in support to Palestinian people outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus May 26, 2025.