IDF Soldiers

Some 25 hesder yeshivot boycott IDF's tank corps over new pilot to incorporate women

The Yeshivot Heseder leaders believe that mingling between men and women in such a small, secluded space would compromise modesty.

IDF reserve Infantry and Merkava Tank soldiers train in a military exercise in the Golan Heights on October 23, 2023
Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation in Jenin

JEWISH SETTLERS are seen at the unauthorized Beit Anot outpost in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank after being informed of an expected evacuation, June 1, 2026.

Three female soldiers wounded by settlers while clearing illegal West Bank outpost

Father of Sam Abu Haykal, a 7-month-old Palestinian child who was killed by Israeli soldiers, reacts as he holds his body during his funeral in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 6, 2026.

WATCH: Footage shows IDF appearing to shoot seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron


War strain tests IDF values, but not its moral core - opinion

The very existence of open, critical, and candid command discourse is evidence of a living system seeking correction.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.

IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme

The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.

 A truck carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip drives at the inspection area at the Kerem Shalom crossing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, March 14, 2024.

Twelve IDF soldiers wounded in drone strike as fighting escalates along Lebanon border

Two soldiers were moderately wounded, and 10 others sustained light injuries after a Hezbollah explosive drone struck an armored vehicle near the northern community of Shomera.

AN IDF armored personnel carrier is seen near the concrete wall in Shtula, along the Israeli border with Lebanon, on Sunday.

Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, two IDF soldiers wounded

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US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.

IDF stood by while Israelis burnt West Bank home, beat elderly Palestinian man - Army Radio

According to Army Radio, the soldiers arrived at the village of Jalud after the rioters arrived, then stood by their vehicles for around five minutes without taking action against any of the rioters.

Israeli soldiers disperse Palestinian farmers and left-wing activists preventing them from picking olives during the annual harvest season, in the village of Qusra, in the West Bank, October 29, 2024.

IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

An IDF investigation into four Israelis' entry into Bint Jbail during the ongoing conflict is set to be presented to Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo.

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Christians serving in IDF amid controversy over treatment of Lebanese Christians

"These are Christian soldiers, men and women, in the Israeli Defense Forces. They fill all the important positions in our incredible military, and they do incredible work," Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alon Christian soldiers serving in the IDF.

'Last Letters from Heroes of the October 7th War': Nobody taught them how to do this - review

The book is a portrait of those who looked directly at the possibility of dying and wrote about it, not necessarily a portrait of everyone who went in.

PALLBEARERS FROM the Israel Police prepare to carry Ran Gvili’s casket.

Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return

The IDF continued to jockey with Lebanese civilians about trying to prevent them from returning to southern Lebanon until a broader deal is reached regarding Hezbollah disarming.

Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah terrorist in Kfar Sir, Lebanon, April 21, 2026

IDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank

The IDF said that no soldiers were reported as wounded after the attack, and that soldiers are currently searching for the suspects.

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, April 12, 2026.