IDF Soldiers

IDF considers recruiting from Diaspora due to severe manpower shortages

Currently, there are some 14,600 deserters from the haredi community. The military has made several arrests against haredi draft dodgers over the past week. 

Israeli police and haredi demonstrators clash in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.
Israeli military vehicles operate, near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, August 16, 2025.

Zamir's Gaza strategy: Nearly 100,000 IDF troops to move swiftly to conquer Gaza City

 Female IDF soldiers are seen training.

IDF moves Sayarim soldiers into air-conditioned quarters after six faint during heatwave

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist displays guns on the day of the handover of hostages,  in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

IDF announces death of Hamas terrorist Nasser Musa in Khan Yunis


IDF reservist at GHF's aid project: Far from perfect, but not a Gaza 'death trap'

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The SDS system is not the “deadly trap" story from Hamas’s Gaza Health Ministry data, but it’s far from perfect. For the safety of civilians, the plan needs improvement.

Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels as they raid trucks carrying humanitarian aid in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on August 9, 2025.

Ex-IDF chief Halevi slams Mossad chief: 'Takes credit for IDF-led operations' - report

In meetings, Halevi reportedly criticized Barnea’s performance, particularly during the 12-Day War against Iran. 

 Responsible: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi

Northern Command head: We made a serious mistake in allowing Hezbollah to grow on border

Gordin oversaw the year-long war with Hezbollah, which included intense fighting along the northern border, as well as heavy drone and rocket fire.

The coffin of late Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine, who was killed during Israeli airstrikes last year, is carried during his burial, in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, southern Lebanon February 24, 2025.

IDF destroys Hamas rocket launch complex in Gaza City neighborhood after firing two rockets

The military is set to widen its operations in Gaza City, a decision which has faced condemndation from many hostage families, Western, and Arab leaders.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 8, 2025.

Right-wing Israeli orgs appeal to Netanyahu: Halt Gaza op, change course in war tactics

"We did not get injured in vain. Stop trading in the blood of our soldiers. Land that is conquered in blood is not returned until Hamas is defeated," the Wounded Warriors Forum's Kfir Zer said.

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu outlines Israeli plan to oust Hamas, establish civil rule in Gaza

The prime minister said that discussions are underway to develop "creative ways" to free the remaining hostages in Gaza while the military closes in on Hamas. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Israelis demonstrate against widened Gaza op, Smotrich declares opposition to Netanyahu's Gaza plan

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon • Blast kills six Lebanese army troops in south • Witkoff reportedly to meet Qatari PM on Gaza • Haredim protest in Neveh Tzedek Prison 10.

Einav Zangauker at a demonstration for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2025.

IDF soldier killed in car accident in southern Israel

The soldier's family has been notified of the death. An investigation into the incident has been opened by Israel Police and military police.

 IDF soldier operates in the West Bank, September 30, 2024.

Occupying Gaza - an Israeli blunder - opinion

Israel needs to withdraw from Gaza, regroup, elect a new leadership, and work on repairing all the diplomatic damage.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

Surfing beyond limits where the sea meets the soul

The growing surf community at Posseable is transforming lives through inclusion, trust, and the power of the ocean.

Posseable: "There’s something natural about being among people with shared interests, regardless of ability."

US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire, gov't approves PM's Gaza City occupation plan - report

IAF intercepts drones 'from the east' • Hundreds of Gaza children in need of medical care evacuated • High Court to hear petitions against A-G firing

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.