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defense-news11 days ago

IDF reports four soldiers killed, two wounded in southern Lebanon clash

Four IDF soldiers were killed and two wounded during fighting in southern Lebanon, with three names released (Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, and Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis) and the fourth not yet disclosed. The incident raises the IDF fatality toll in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion on February 28 to nine, amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah and cross-border fire that has affected civilians.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#fallen-soldiers#idf
defense-news15 days ago

Golani Soldier Killed in Lebanon Border Gunfight as IDF Strikes Hezbollah

An Israeli Golani Brigade staff sergeant, Ori Greenberg, 21, was killed in a Hezbollah gunfight in southern Lebanon as the IDF expanded its security zone; another soldier was wounded. The IDF says it destroyed over 200 Hezbollah targets and notes ongoing rocket/mortar fire from Hezbollah, with multiple Israeli casualties since hostilities escalated. Prime Minister Netanyahu offered condolences and Greenberg’s organs were donated per his will.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#fallen-soldiers#golani-brigade
Trump to Witness Dover Return of U.S. Service Members
world1 month ago

Trump to Witness Dover Return of U.S. Service Members

President Trump is set to travel to Dover Air Force Base to witness the return of at least six U.S. service members killed in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, highlighting a Dover ceremony for fallen troops amid an ongoing conflict with no clear end in sight; the article places the visit in historical context of prior presidents’ Dover ceremonies and notes Trump’s recent remarks about the risks of extended military engagement, including the possibility of ground troops.

via The New York Times|
#dover-air-force-base#fallen-soldiers#middle-east-conflict
defense-news2 months ago

Silent Heroes: The IDF’s YASAR unit brings the fallen home

The Jerusalem Post profiles IDF’s YASAR unit, which bravely enters hostile territory to locate, identify, and return dead soldiers to their families. Since the war began, the unit has retrieved more than 600 bodies; in a landmark mission they unearthed 250 remains to positively identify Ran Gvili, the last hostage, ending years of national anguish and delivering closure to grieving families.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#fallen-soldiers#gaza
military1 year ago

Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Northern Gaza Combat

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of four soldiers from the Shimshon Battalion, Kfir Brigade, who were killed in northern Gaza. The soldiers, Staff Sergeants Orr Katz, Nave Yair Asulin, Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, and Ofir Eliyahu, were engaged in combat operations. This brings the total number of IDF soldiers killed since October 7 of last year to 787, with 373 fatalities occurring since the start of ground operations in Gaza on October 27.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#fallen-soldiers#gaza#idf
military1 year ago

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank and Gaza Attacks

The IDF has identified three soldiers killed in recent attacks: St.-Sgt. Eliya Hilel and St.-Sgt. Diego Shvisha Harsaj in a ramming attack in Nablus, and Sgt. Yedidya Azugi in combat in Gaza. The Palestinian terrorist responsible for the Nablus attack is in the custody of the Palestinian Authority but has not been handed over to the IDF. Tributes have been paid to the fallen soldiers, and calls for action against terrorists have been made.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#fallen-soldiers#gaza#idf
conflictsecurity2 years ago

IDF recovers bodies of Israeli hostages from Gaza

The IDF has successfully retrieved the bodies of two Israelis, Eden Zechariah and IDF Warrant Officer Ziv Dado, who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. The bodies were recovered by soldiers from Unit 504 of the Intelligence Directorate and the 551st Brigade operating in Gaza. Two soldiers, Master-Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot and Master-Sgt. (res.) Eyal Meir Berkovich, unfortunately fell during the operation. The families of Zechariah and Dado have been informed, and efforts continue to locate and bring home all the hostages.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#conflictsecurity#fallen-soldiers#hamas
"Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Army Special Operations Soldiers"
military2 years ago

"Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Army Special Operations Soldiers"

The five Army special operations soldiers who were killed in a helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea have been identified as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R Dwyer, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M Barnes, Staff Sgt. Tanner W Grone, Sgt. Andrew Southard, and Sgt. Cade M Wolfe. The MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter was conducting aerial refueling training when it experienced an in-flight emergency resulting in the crash. The Department of Defense confirmed that there are no indications the crash was caused by enemy actions. The Army's Combat Readiness Center is investigating the cause of the crash. President Biden expressed his condolences and praised the soldiers' bravery and selflessness.

via New York Post |
#army#fallen-soldiers#helicopter-crash
"Ukrainian Families Face Tragic Loss Amid Counteroffensive"
conflictwar2 years ago

"Ukrainian Families Face Tragic Loss Amid Counteroffensive"

Ukrainian families in Kharkiv are grappling with grief and loss as casualties increase during the country's counteroffensive against Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region. The cemetery for fallen soldiers continues to expand, with new bodies being buried almost daily. The impact of the war is deeply personal, as families mourn the loss of loved ones and some take up arms to continue the fight. The toll of the conflict is felt by young children who are growing up in the midst of war, experiencing its devastating effects firsthand.

via Yahoo News|
#conflictwar#counteroffensive#fallen-soldiers