“We danced at his wedding — now we bury him”: Israel bids final farewell to fallen soldier Yosef Yehuda Chirak
Yosef bridged worlds, Yemenites, Iraqis, Dutch, Germans, within his family, reading Torah in varied styles, spreading joy with his djembe.
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WATCH: Belongings and documents of Israeli spy Eli Cohen returned home
In a daring covert mission, the Mossad retrieved Syria’s long-guarded intelligence archive on legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen—over 2,500 never-before-seen documents, photos, personal items, and even his handwritten will—on the day of his 60th anniversary of his execution, shedding new light on his heroic legacy and Israel’s unbreakable resolve.
Daniel Mimon Toaff, killed in Gaza, had an unwavering commitment to his comrades
Captain Daniel Maimon Toaff, served as a company commander in the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade.
Yishai Greenbaum embodied the highest ideals of devotion and selflessness
Yishai Greenbaum lived a life shaped by service, love, and unwavering commitment to others.
Amitai Alon dreamed of making a lasting impact in the IDF
Amitai Alon exemplified kindness, courage, and a steadfast commitment to others.
Yakov Hillel was imbued with profound courage and faith
Yakov Hillel’s short life reflected deep convictions, spiritual strength, and an unshakable sense of mission.
Ofek Bacher fell in Lebanon while always at the forefront of his troops
Maj. Ofek Bachar, 24, from Ness Ziona, served as a company commander in the elite reconnaissance unit of the Golani Brigade.
Gai Ben-Harush ‘led from the front’ with his attack dog in canine combat unit
Gai Ben-Harush, 23, from Pardes Hanna-Karkur, was a commander in an assault platoon of the elite Oketz Unit.
Golani reservist Omer Gealdor killed in Lebanon after resiliently recovering from serious illness
Omer Moshe Gealdor, a 30-year-old reservist from Jerusalem, served in Unit 5111 of the Golani Brigade.
Leading on and off the battlefield: The legacy of Itay Martsiano
Senior Staff Sergeant Itay Elyahu Martsiano embodied the spirit of a true IDF hero—leading with courage, compassion, and unwavering resolve until his final breath.
Reservist Shlomo Aviad Nayman ‘brought so much light to the world’
Shlomo Aviad Nayman served 280 days of reserve duty during the war in both Gaza, and in Lebanon.
Idan Keinan wrote his grandmother that dying for Israel would be ‘greatest merit in the world’
‘If our Father in Heaven decides that someone needs to die for our people, it’s the greatest merit in the world.’
Gur Kehati killed by Hezbollah alongside 71-year-old former IDF Major
Gur Kehati of Nir Banim, serving in the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion, was killed in action alongside 71-year-old Ze’ev (Zabo) Hanoch Ehrlich.
Why this Arab volunteered to serve in the IDF
Despite not being required to serve, hundreds of Arab-Israelis enter the IDF or national volunteer service every year.
Today’s Yoni Netanyahu: The story of Arnon Zamora
Shades of Yoni Netanyahu as Yamam commander Arnon Zamora saves hostages and becomes a household name.
IDF soldier leaves hospital with celebration one year after devasting Gaza injury
Critically injured by an RPG missile in Khan Yunis in December 2023, Saar fought for his life and triumphed, leaving the hospital exactly a year later, becoming an enduring inspiration for us.
Israeli combat medic on life support for 413 days, dies of injuries
On the morning of October 7th, the Modiin resident rushed to help defend Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
‘A Zionist in every sense of the word’: American-Israeli lone soldier was determined to be killed on October 7th
Omer Neutra, a native of Long Island, New York, left home to serve in the IDF as a lone soldier.
Immigrant to Israel and IDF reservist killed in Lebanon
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Ronny Ganizate, who was from France, was on his third round of reserve duty when he fell in battle against Hezbollah forces.
‘They fought with courage’ – 2 IDF heroes fall in Gaza battle
The deaths of Major Dvir Revach, 28, and and his deputy, Eitan Shkenazi, 24, fought with ‘with courage and determination for the security of the state.’
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