IDF Soldiers

IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profile

While there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

Belev Echad’s mixed martial arts program

“You are with us for life”: The soldier-run homes rehabilitating Israel's wounded veterans

Belev Echad helps wounded and PTSD-stricken veterans through everything from hydrotherapy to academic workshops, with a philosophy of building a community where every soldier feels at home.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByELLIOT HELLER, IN COOPERATION WITH BELEV ECHAD

IDF LEAFLET warns against violence, on a Palestinian car in Hebron, Nov. 2025.

Is 'Purity of Arms' holding the IDF back? Inside Israel’s battle over military ethics

Fighters are expected to avoid harming noncombatants, including civilians, prisoners, and the defenseless, as much as possible, and to maintain their humanity even in the midst of combat.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026|ByJUDITH SEGALOFF

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Former IDF soldier charged for affiliating himself with ISIS, watching terror training videos

The suspect, Khamis Su'ad, had served in the IDF between 2017 and 2019 and had allegedly exhibited a growing interest in ISIS since 2023.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN, TZVI JASPER

HRF files complaint against German prosecutor over dismissed charges against IDF soldier

HRF claims that the "unjustified dismissal" shielded soldier Shimon Avichai Zuckerman from genocide charges.

MAY 13, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

(Illustrative) IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza

The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.

MAY 12, 2026ByJAMES GENN

Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.

First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov killed in combat near Israel-Lebanon border

Glovanyov was a lead vehicle driver in the 6924th Transport Battalion. His family has been notified.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AVI ASHKENAZI

Fallen soldier First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov.

Coalition pushes to extend delivery exemptions for life-saving equipment to IDF soldiers

With Adi Vaxman and Operation Israel among key advocates, a Knesset hearing highlights efforts to speed critical defensive gear to the frontlines

MAY 10, 2026ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Smadar Lublin-Katz, Managing Director in Israel of Operation Israel.

Soldiers who shot hostages had orders to shoot all men on-sight - report

Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 25, and Alon Shamriz, 26, were all taken captive during Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.

MAY 10, 2026ByTZVI JASPER

(L-R) Gaza hostages Alon Shamriz, Samer Talalka, and Yotam Haim

Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint

The allegations include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in the Gaza Strip during IDF service.

MAY 10, 2026ByYOAV ETIEL

ILLUSTRATIVE: Soldiers from Givati's Shaked brigade participate in a muddy military exercise during a rainstorm near Moshav Jonathan in central Golan Heights on February 7, 2023.

Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service

As Aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, this event brought together hundreds of young immigrants for IDF preparation

MAY 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH