Fallen soldiers
Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati killed during combat in southern Lebanon
Recanati was a Platoon Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, and was due to marry his fiancée in about a month.
Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in southern Lebanon
First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov killed in combat near Israel-Lebanon border
OneFamily brings 1,000 bereaved Israelis together for Remembrance Day
Fmr. IDF chief Eisenkot reflects on son’s death, says he ‘didn't cry' for decades until funeral
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot opens up about the devastating loss of his son, Gal, in Gaza and his journey through grief, while launching the Yashar! Party to improve Israel's future.
IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall
In his address at the Western Wall during Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, Zamir talked about fulfilling the promise of a flourishing and secure State of Israel for current and future citizens.
Remembering Yonatan Chaim: A life lived with passion, purpose, and love - opinion
Yoni loved deeply and unconditionally. His relationship with his family was complicated; there were fractures, distances, and things left unresolved. But his family was always his priority.
Op. Red Heart: Fallen soldier’s mother reveals son was killed in op. tied to Bibas rescue attempt
The disclosure came more than two years after the soldiers’ deaths and after Israel later learned that Shiri Bibas and her children had already been killed in captivity.
'My brother took his life': Suicide on Yom Hazikaron
Jacob Ness shares the heartbreaking story of his brother Josh's suicide, revealing the hidden struggles with mental health that no one saw coming. A powerful reflection on grief, family, and loss.
‘Their legacy commands us’: IDF chief marks Remembrance Day with call for unity, resolve
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir says fallen soldiers "remain with us in every step" as Israel marks its third remembrance day since the October 7 massacre.
From grief to action: Ensuring the sacrifices of Israel’s fallen are not in vain - editorial
This Remembrance Day is not only about honoring those who have fallen, but also about ensuring next year does not look like the last.
At least 170 soldiers killed, 54 disabled due to war over past year, Defense Ministry reports
Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.
A guiding light of hope with broken hearts
Lt. Col (res.) Irit Oren Gunders is awarded the 2026 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement
Invisible casualties of war: This is the reality of widows and orphans in Israel during wartime
As the economy reopens during wartime, single-parent families face lost income, emotional strain, and a lack of basic frameworks, forcing many into impossible choices between work and caregiving.
