Master Sgt. (res.) Ori Moshe Borenstein, 32, from Moreshet, Maj. (res.) Netanel Hershkovitz, 37, from Jerusalem and Master Sgt. (res.) Tzvi Matityahu Marantz, 32, from Bnei Adam fell in battle in northern Gaza.
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.
Hamas reversed an earlier statement after the bodies of the hostages were recovered, claiming that they died in IDF airstrikes.
The soldier who was killed was named Lieutenant Shahar Ben-Nun, 21, from Petah Tikva, who was an officer in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit.
Cooper had made the decision to stay in Israel, marry his girlfriend Valery, and serve as a career officer in the Border Police.
Michael Oren fought in the First Lebanon War in 1982 in the Paratroopers Brigade.
Shades of Yoni Netanyahu as Yamam commander Arnon Zamora saves hostages, and becomes a household name. By The IDF Club In July of 1976, Israel famously
Yossi’s journey from ex-convict to a beacon of redemption serves as an inspiration to us all.
Watch and learn about Netzach Yehuda, the IDF’s Haredi battalion, and how its soldiers blend their profound religious devotion with their unwavering duty to defend the nation.
Group of volunteers regularly cooks up a storm to thank the warriors who keep them safe.
Not many people could have imagined how a violent change of government would turn her into Israel’s greatest enemy, but luckily for us – E. had already prepared.
The exercise brings together participants from 18 nations and includes some 8,000 military personnel.
While all of Israel will commemorate the Jewish State’s Memorial Day beginning this evening, family members of fallen IDF soldiers mark the solemn day in their own way thanks to an Israeli NGO.
With more than 500 female soldiers having given their lives to protect Israel since its establishment, take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication to the Jewish state.
Every year on Israeli Memorial Day, Holocaust survivor Berthe Badehi tells the story of her grandson, Lt. Gil, who was a platoon commander in the IDF Armored Corps.
Despite not being required to serve, hundreds of Arab-Israelis enter the IDF or national volunteer service every year.
During the Holocaust, Noah Van Ouwerkerk’s family saved Jews from the Nazis. Today, Noah is a soldier in the IDF.
Diagnosed with autism at the age of nine, Amit Smuchi managed to join the IDF, thanks to the Special in Uniform program, becoming the lead singer of an army band.
Air Force captain meets senior paramedic who, during the Second Lebanon War, witnessed his crash and raced to the scene.
Purim food packages show appreciation for lone soldiers.
