Soldiers

IDF reservists to face disciplinary proceedings over alleged selfie after West Bank shooting

The IDF said the conduct shown in footage from the Bani Naim incident appeared inconsistent with military values, as it continues to probe whether the collision was intentional.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.
Illustrative:  An Australian Army soldier is seen on a street on July 16, 2025 in Charters Towers, Australia.

One Australian soldier killed, five injured in Mount Bundey training accident

IDF operating in Syria's security zone.

Syria terror suspects unarmed, attempted to gather intelligence on IDF posts in Security Zone

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

IDF failed to defend Paga Outpost during Oct. 7, opening door for terrorists to massacre at Be'eri


Givati soldiers storm out of Sde Teiman base following argument with commanders

"One of the commanders used a five-kilogram sledgehammer to destroy one of the symbols," one soldier serving in the unit told Walla.

An Israeli police officer stands near a gate, while protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024

IDF drafts new principles document outlining values as discipline declines, elections near - report

The document is also expected to address the IDF’s nonpartisan nature ahead of approaching elections by clearly setting out its policies, according to the report. 

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Pentagon lists four US troops killed during Iran ceasefire as separate casualties from Epic Fury

The four soldiers were designated "Overseas Operations Casualties," and were listed separately from the 14 additional Epic Fury casualties that occured since February 28.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon - report

The report noted that the drone was equipped with a camera but was unarmed.

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

“I’m functioning,” said Dana. “But I’m not myself. I can’t make simple decisions. I forget things. My brain feels stuck.” She wasn’t depressed. She wasn’t anxious. She was profoundly overloaded.

The path back to ourselves.

Dozens of US soldiers wounded by Iran in Jordan, helicopters struck unmentioned by CENTCOM - report

One official told the NYT that CENTCOM is not obligated to reveal information about wounded soldiers, particularly when the soldiers are expected to quickly return to duty.

US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025

IDF soldier arrested over suspected role in grenade supply network, stealing military weapons

The arrest comes after a series of grenade attacks hit central Israel with no injuries recorded, raising suspicions that IDF weapons have been illicitly distributed.

IDF ammunition seized in the soldier's home.

The hardest part of war isn’t fighting it, it’s ending it wisely - opinion

From Gaza to Ukraine to Iran, battlefield gains mean little without a plan for the day after. Ending wars takes courage, not just force.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region.

US troops to receive testosterone screenings, hormone therapy, says Hegseth

"It's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels naturally drop," Hegseth said in his video message posted on Twitter/X.  

Department of War head Pete Hegseth is seen in a video announcement regarding testosterone screenings for US troops, released on July 15, 2026.

Fmr. Iranian FM calls on Tehran to kidnap thousands of US soldiers from military bases

Former foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that Iran should launch a ground war, seize a US base in the Middle East, kidnap its forces, and take them hostage in Iran, as retaliation for strikes.

US Marines raise the flag at the US Embassy in Kuwait, June 24, 2026; illustrative.