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IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combat

After losing his leg in Gaza, IDF veteran Boris Shtonda completed Hawaii's grueling Ironman triathlon using a specialized running prosthetic, dedicating the race to wounded soldiers in rehabilitation

IDF veteran Boris Baruch Shtonda completes the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on October 10, 2026.
Ribbon cutting ceremony of the Mevo’ot HaHermon - Sheba Clinic, UJA NY Home, October 14, 2026.

Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel

A screenshot of FIDF's digital library of October 7 testimonials.

FIDF releases video library of October 7 testimonials, incl. ex-hostages, IDF soldiers

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

IDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units


IDF recruits to attend massive TA event Wednesday

The event will provide the opportunity for prospective soldiers to meet their future comrades and see performances by top Israeli musicians.

Soldiers site on their vehicle as the sun sets over the Negev.

IDF arrests 25 Palestinians in continued West Bank operations

Security forces have detained over 300 Palestinians in search for kidnapped teens; Palestinians clash with Israeli forces, Palestinian teen reported killed.

An Israeli soldier keeps guard in the West Bank city of Hebron June 15, 2014.

Hatzalah offers app to thwart kidnapping by sending GPS coordinates

Call goes out to police and simultaneously alerts Hatzalah’s dispatch center, with swipe on the smartphone app.

Motorola Android smartphone 311

Friends of the IDF raises $20 million at New York gala

Some 1,400 supporters of the IDF declare their love of Israel, the young people who defend it for the FIDF’s annual New York gala.

FIDF head Maj.-Gen. (res.) Jerry Gershon, National Chairwoman Nily Falic, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and FIDF chairman emeritus Arthur Stark.

Celebrities event raises record $33 million for IDF

Celebrities show their support for the Israeli Defense Forces at a gala in Los Angeles.

Barbra Streisand Tel Aviv concert370