Lone soldier

Meet the small, growing wave of Latin American IDF lone soldiers

A growing network of Latin American lone soldiers are building a roadmap for those following in their footsteps

|ByESTHER SHABOT
Ofir Levy with the Panamanian flag during his ‘masa kumta,’ the final march marking the completion of combat training in the IDF. Premium
Family and friends attend the funeral of Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, at the Poria Illit Cemetery in northern Israel, July 26, 2026.

Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion

My heart is once again torn and hurting from receiving more devastating news.

|ByJANE KIEL
Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Nearly 300 young Jews from 34 countries set to make aliyah, enlist as lone soldiers

There has been a sharp rise in immigration since October 7, as 300 young Jews are expected to make aliyah this summer and join the IDF as lone soldiers.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Masa Kumta ceremony: Soldiers receive their light-green berets as part of the IDF's Nahal Brigade, marking the end of months of combat training.

After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve

The friends had arrived in the IDF via different routes. One told me about the influence of Bnei Akiva, another of family history, friends who had already served. Oct. 7, was central for all seven.

|ByYOSSI HURST

'We lived in a state of relentless fear,' antisemitic harassment campaign victim says - interview

Randy Settebrino recounted his experience of the three-month hate campaign, saying that the harasser contacted him and his family over a thousand times.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
A poster made by Donovan Hall to intimidate Randy Settebrino during his three-month antisemitic harassment campaign, New York City, 2025

Ceremony to honor 96 fallen immigrant soldiers to be held on National Aliyah Day

The main event will include the presentation of a book commemorating the stories of the 96 fallen olim, with several keynote speakers.

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF SOLDIERS operate in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, in November.

Grapevine: Huckabee at home

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks at The Jerusalem Post at the Diplomatic Conference held at the Friends of Zion Museum media center in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.

New Garin Tzabar Lone Soldier home opens in Galilee

First facility to house lone soldiers alongside Israeli peers inaugurated at Hannaton Educational Center.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hannaton Garin participants at the inauguration ceremony of the new Lone Soldiers’ House.

Nefesh B’Nefesh opens residence for female Lone National Service Volunteers in Jerusalem

The Bnot Sherut Bodedot Residence is giving 95 young women from around the world a true home, a built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
: THE RESIDENCE gives Lone Bnot Sherut a home, built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

US father of slain Border Police officer branded as k*** in antisemitic rant by neighbor

Lubin said that when he was putting up stickers on public signs to honor his late daughter, "I heard her say, your daughter deserved to die and called me a k***."

AUGUST 20, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Dunwoody, Atlanta, Georgia, where abuse against father of a lone IDF soldier occurred.

Palm Tree Planting in Memory of Lieutenant Dekel Suissa z"l

Took place together with the inauguration of "Beit Dekel" in Moshav Patish for soldiers near Gaza

AUGUST 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dekel's father, Moshe Suissa, planting a palm tree near the house

Lone soldiers need support framework for mental health, Knesset com'tee meeting stresses

Kariv emphasized that lone soldiers, specifically, require a more thorough and proactive support system. “They must receive a different level of care and attention,” he stated.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

Beyond the headlines: An American hug in a Bat Yam apartment - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won't read about in the news.

JULY 28, 2025BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
For an entire day, these American women dedicated themselves to making Sylvia’s apartment habitable—scrubbing and cleaning as they deciphered labels on Israeli cleaning products.

IDF lone reservists face challenges in lengthy service since October 7 - WATCH

Far from their families, facing logistical and emotional hurdles, and torn from their regular lives, lone reservists are left to face these with less institutional support.

JUNE 12, 2025By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.