Fallen soldiers

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba operative who helped plan deadly attack on Israeli tank, killing four

Hamouda took part in planning the explosive device attack that killed four Armored Corps soldiers on September 8, 2025, according to the IDF.

IDF graphic shows Hamas terrorist Musa Abd Muhammad Hamouda alongside a list of his terror activities. Hamouda was killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 18, 2026.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026. (Illustrative)

IDF chief vows to apply October 7 lessons, pledges to pursue Israel's enemies at military ceremony

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus.

IDF probes suspected negligence after officer killed in Humvee accident in southern Lebanon

Amit Ben Yigal.

IDF court sentences terrorist who killed Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal in 2020 to life imprisonment


Two IDF soldiers killed in drone accident during operation within Gaza outpost

The two soldiers were operating the drone when it crashed; they went to investigate the crash site, and the drone exploded, 99th Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Elad Tzuri said.

Fallen soldiers Ofek Moalem, 23, and Nadav Kali, 24, are pictured following the IDF announcement of their death in the Gaza Strip. Announcement dated September 25, 2026.

IDF failed to defend Paga Outpost during Oct. 7, opening door for terrorists to massacre at Be'eri

The combat team posted at the outpost was not sufficiently prepared for such a terrorist infiltration, including not having conducted training drills or scenarios, the IDF probe found.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Modi’in project with Rochester Jewish community turns fallen soldiers' stories into memorials

Marking 23 years of partnership at a time of global tension and anti-Israel animosity, the Rochester-Modi’in partnership demonstrates how Israeli-diaspora communities meet each other’s needs.

 Local Modi’in children visit the path honoring Yonah Betzalel Brief.

May her memory be a blessing: 30 days after Zehava Shaul's passing, we recall her lessons - opinion

Zehava’s legacy is one of quiet strength, of a mother who taught lessons in determination and compassion. A mother who, even in the most difficult moments, continued to choose love, family, and hope.

Then-colonel Shlomi Binder with Zehava Shaul.

'Noble, extraordinary act': Seven-year-old receives life-saving transplant from fallen IDF soldier

After Shahar Gamla was killed in Lebanon, his family’s decision to donate his organs helped save 7-year-old Bel Finkelstein’s life.

Bel Finkelstein with the medical team.

After 44 years: IDF finds, returns remains of Yehuda Katz, who went missing in First Lebanon War

Katz was declared missing following the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in Lebanon, alongside two other soldiers, Zachary Baumel and Zvi Feldman. 

Yehuda Katz.

IDF identifies remains of soldier killed in Cyprus, buried as unknown in Haifa since 1948

Shlomo Haimson was killed by guards at the detention camp in Cyprus during an escape attempt in September 1948.

Shlomo Haimson in an undated picture.

IDF expands probe into abnormally strong explosion that killed two reservists in Lebanon

Northern Command confirms that Hezbollah is active in the area and is attempting to challenge the IDF, so it cannot be ruled out that it tampered with an explosive device to target IDF in the area.

Israeli soldiers visit at a viewpoint overlooking southern Lebanon, August 5, 2026.

Two IDF reservists killed, four wounded after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon

The reservists were killed after an explosive device detonated as they entered a booby-trapped home during a search operation in Majdal Zoun, causing the building to collapse.

Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34

Border police arrest two for alleged vandalization of IDF soldier’s memorial site

Fallen soldier Sgt. Yehuda Peretz was killed when the vehicle he was traveling in crashed into a barrier on Route 222, only a month before his wedding date.

Illustrative: Police officers guard at a police checkpoint on Highway 90 not far from the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 11, 2024.