IDF Soldiers

Three soldiers wounded by explosive drone during operations in southern Lebanon

The injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families were notified of the incident.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops active in Southern Lebanon, published on April 28, 2026.
Graduating naval officers of the Israeli Navy during a graduation ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, Northern Israel on September 4, 2019.

Haifa Naval base suffers 'catastrophic' sanitary conditions, says source - N12

"Everything here is rotten and exposed," said the source, who alleged that the response from the military has been insufficient to control the rat manifestation seen daily at the base.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN
Soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion operating in undisclosed location, May 3, 2026.

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against IDF soldier in Amsterdam

According to HRF, the young Israeli man, S.A., served in the IDF as a sergeant in the “Zion” company of the 97th Netzah Yehuda Battalion.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University student wounded in Gaza finds swastika on his car - report

"It's crazy," Dolman told KAN. "It's like you come back from the war, give everything you can for the country, your body and your soul and everything, and you get spit in the face."

|ByTZVI JASPER

Israel’s upcoming election season could become its ugliest yet - opinion

In the end, Israelis will survive this election. But the real question remains unanswered: What kind of society will be here once it is over?

MAY 15, 2026ByYAAKOV KATZ
A man wearing a mask depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds images of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at a protest in Tel Aviv, last month. When both sides view the election in such existential terms, restraint disappears, the writer warns.

IDF soldier sentenced to month in prison for wearing 'Messiah' patch during IDF chief's visit

Zamir had been touring the West Bank when he encountered several soldiers who were behaving inappropriately and failing to follow military discipline.

MAY 14, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
KATZRIN EMERGENCY Squad members take part in a training exercise simulating a terrorist infiltration in the city’s industrial zone, in Katzrin, Golan Heights, November 2, 2025.

HRF files complaint against German prosecutor over dismissed charges against IDF soldier

HRF claims that the "unjustified dismissal" shielded soldier Shimon Avichai Zuckerman from genocide charges.

MAY 13, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
(Illustrative) IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza

The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.

MAY 12, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.

First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov killed in combat near Israel-Lebanon border

Glovanyov was a lead vehicle driver in the 6924th Transport Battalion. His family has been notified.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AVI ASHKENAZI
Fallen soldier First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov.

Coalition pushes to extend delivery exemptions for life-saving equipment to IDF soldiers

With Adi Vaxman and Operation Israel among key advocates, a Knesset hearing highlights efforts to speed critical defensive gear to the frontlines

MAY 10, 2026ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Smadar Lublin-Katz, Managing Director in Israel of Operation Israel.

Soldiers who shot hostages had orders to shoot all men on-sight - report

Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 25, and Alon Shamriz, 26, were all taken captive during Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.

MAY 10, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
(L-R) Gaza hostages Alon Shamriz, Samer Talalka, and Yotam Haim

Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint

The allegations include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in the Gaza Strip during IDF service.

MAY 10, 2026ByYOAV ETIEL
ILLUSTRATIVE: Soldiers from Givati's Shaked brigade participate in a muddy military exercise during a rainstorm near Moshav Jonathan in central Golan Heights on February 7, 2023.

Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service

As Aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, this event brought together hundreds of young immigrants for IDF preparation

MAY 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
The “Olim Al Madim” conference provides young Olim with information, guidance, and support ahead of their required military service.

IDF soldier 'smokes' with Virgin Mary statue in latest act of disregard towards Lebanese Christians

The photo, Kan News reported, had been uploaded by IDF soldiers to social media and taken in the village of Debel sometime over the last day.

MAY 6, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
AN IDF soldier puts a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.