
Lone Soldier From Connecticut Killed in Southern Lebanon
Moshe immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought with bravery for the defense of the homeland.

Moshe immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought with bravery for the defense of the homeland.

‘Next month, God willing, I will return to Israel. I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers.’

Arthur, father of Private A from the Nahal Brigade, delivered the swearing-in ceremony’s most heartwarming surprise by flying all the way from Colorado, USA, to see his son for the first time in nearly a year.

The initiative aims to ease the transition of young immigrants who arrive in Israel without immediate family into both the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli society.

Today there are over 7,000 lone soldiers in the IDF.