IDF Soldiers

IDF soldiers who defended Zikim on Oct.7 return as officers to train newest recruits

Sec.-Lt.s A., N., and Y., return to Zikim after having to stave off Hamas's brutal attack on October 7, 2023, with just six weeks of training.

Sec.-Lt. A., Sec.-Lt. N, and Sec.-Lt. Y.
 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Hackers post stills from Evyatar David hostage video, Hamas delegation visits Turkey

Eitan Turjeman and Hovav Perelmuter, members of Brothers For Life (BFL)

Wounded warriors share path to healing through brotherhood

 Floyd Mayweather at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on July 28, 2025.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather opens Tel Aviv Stock Exchange


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.

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.

Healing the battlefield: IDF opens mental health access for soldiers within 24 hours

IDF soldiers are suffering from sleep disturbances, concentration issues, anxiety, mood swings, decreased appetite and more.

 An IDF soldier walks near the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, December 31, 2023.

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli Druze soldier in Cyprus

HRF called on Cyprus to arrest the soldier immediately, prevent his departure from the country, and initiate a full investigation.

Demonstrators hold placards during a rally in support to Palestinian people outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus May 26, 2025.

From battlefield to brotherhood

Inside the powerful journey of wounded Israeli soldiers finding healing and hope with Brothers for Life

RABBI CHAIM LEVINE (3rd R) and Yaniv Leidner (3rd L) at the Iron Brother 2022 Challenge

We are Black Zionists: Why are our sacrifices ignored? - opinion

Ethiopian Israelis are proud citizens of the state and serve in the army but don't receive much attention in the media.

‘OUR COMMUNITY has been connected to the Land of Israel for millennia,’ says the writer.

Israeli security forces arrest terror cell in Bethlehem planning to carry out attack

In the village of Amnun, troops located and seized an M16 rifle along with additional combat gear.

Israeli security forces guard while Israeli bulldozers demolish a Palestinian house in Alwalajeh village, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, February 22, 2023.

IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist responsible for weapons production, research and development

The Israeli air force struck approximately 75 targets in the past day across the Gaza Strip.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025; illustrative.

Hostage families warn IDF against op. in areas where hostages may be

The IDF issued an evacuation warning for residents in the southwestern area of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, an area the IDF has not operated in before.

 Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv in support of a hostage, ceasefire deal, July 19, 2025.

Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions, Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europe

IDF shares footage of Gazans cheering for Israeli soldiers • IDF disputes Hamas casualties count in Gaza • Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

Cost-effective delivery: Wolt offers a grant of up to NIS 10,000 for discharged soldiers

The delivery giant will grant up to NIS 10,000 to discharged soldiers and national service graduates who join as couriers and meet the targets set by the company.

 Wolt

IDF probes commander who allegedly ignored soldier's attempted suicide

A professional workshop was held for the command staff to identify and recognize signs of distress, refining their response to soldiers in need. 

 Footage released by the IDF says to show Israeli soldiers conducting operations in a location given as Tel Al-Sultan area, Rafah Governorate, Gaza, in this still image taken from an undated handout video, released April 2, 2025.