IDF Soldiers
How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day
“People need someone to resonate with what they feel. Songs help them not feel alone,” says Dr. Ayelet Dassa, a music therapist and researcher at Bar-Ilan University.
‘He was always smiling’: Sister of fallen soldier Shachar Fridman on Israel’s Remembrance Day
President Herzog honors 120 outstanding soldiers in pre-recorded Independence Day ceremony
Some 150 Jewish leaders denounce, apologize for IDF soldier's defacement of Lebanese Jesus statue
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.
'So commit suicide': IDF soldiers filed thousands of mistreatment complaints in 2025
Complaints in 2025 range from deficient vehicle defenses to racism, to blocking medical attention for certain soldiers, to invasion of privacy, to abusing military drivers for personal trips.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters to remain in custody after chasing female IDF soldiers, clashing with police
The suspects' arrests were extended until Wednesday, and one additional suspect, aged 12, was granted conditional release, the statement added.
Bedouin residents disguised as IDF soldiers rob gold, cash, from Hebron jewelry store
The suspects, who stole 4 kilograms of gold jewelry and more than NIS 100,000 in cash, were fully equipped with arms and full tactical uniforms.
IDF unveils new tank division, marking shift from defense to offense
The change marks some of the main lessons learned by IDF officials after October 7 and during the war with Hamas in Gaza, with one being the need for more tanks and a more offensive mindset.
IDF moves to quell reservist backlash over service cuts tied to post-war budget deal
Broadly speaking, the changes surround the agreement between the IDF and the Finance Ministry to reduce the number of standing reservists on duty on any given day from 60,000 to 40,000.
IDF kills terrorist after escaping handcuffs, attacking female soldier
According to the IDF, another soldier, after following the proper arrest procedure, shot at the terrorist and killed him.
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
"I didn't really do my service, the way I see it. I served for ten months until I was kidnapped," Cohen said in an interview for N12's Ulpan Shishi.
Soldier charged with premeditated murder after Highway 6 shooting
Prosecutors rejected the soldier’s claim that he acted in self-defense and asked the court to keep him in custody until the legal proceedings are completed.
The anchor that holds reservist families together
HaOgen for Reservist Families is the backbone sustaining nearly 40,000 reservist families – in 700 communities throughout the country and with a force of 20,000 volunteers.
