That young men or women die in battle is always a tragedy, no matter how just or necessary. These kids would much rather have not taken three plus years from their lives serving in the military, and of course they would rather not be hurt or killed. The cause, however, does matter, and these soldiers, young as they may be, know what they are fighting, and maybe dying for; their homes, their familys. their country, and the survival of all of it. Countries that do not have to fight for their existence on a day -to-day basis and those countries that have professional armies (not citizen-based) cannot understand why these kids compete to join the best and most dangerous units; to risk all for what they know is right. So Kol-Hakavod to the soldiers of the IDF. There sacrifice will never be forgotten, and it will not be in vain.

You shouldnt have the talkback section open during such a difficult time for Israel.You just invite a bunch off israel-critical a**holes writing loads of crap. GO IDF!!!

Thank you brave young men and women in Israel for fighting in the name not only of israelis but for the benefit of all the jews all over the world. We will remain for ever in debt to you.

"and were the last to defend settlers before the implementation of the disengagement plan last year. "

we are so sorry israel , we killed 9 of ur best soldiers , opppps it was a mistake , we are so sorry , we didnt mean it , we are bunch of losers we should let u in our lands and watch you taking over , we should let ur air planes kick our asses and watch u having fun like if it was a nice vedio game for you , But Hey guess what , those are people you are killing , you killed already 400 lebanese civilians, u said u targets huzbullah , But i see you are destroying power plants !! radio stations ! t.v !! stations...am shocked how many lies you say to ur peoples!!

from the insanity of G-dless terrorists.

It's wise that not to listen to Bushists and make a ceasefire. The longer the war, the nastier and bloodier. Will not be a clear cut win if any.

Yea it was just bad luck, keep fighting on Lebanese soil, and keep coming back home in bodybags. I regret death on either side, but war is war, and you would have better been served by negotiation-then both sides could have got something beneficial out of it all, but instead ego and arrogance got the better of your israeli govt . Humiliation is not far behind. TRUTH HURTS

The humiliating defeats in Bint Jbeil show how much Mr. Olmert is full of crap.For days we have been hearing that Bint Jbeil " the capital of Hizbullah" has fallen into the hands of the Israeli army.This is the real strength of the army.They're good at nothing but killing children.When it comes to face -to -face fighting,Hizbullah is the one to say the final word.I think this is just a little sample of what's awaiting the Israelis if they decided to occupy more lands .One last wish: I hope every mother in Israel will be wearing balck!

Do you have better or stronger then Golani?apparently they won't be able to do the job.Please send a stronger team so that you get rid of Hezbollah for us.

no don't your minde on the looose , they wouldn't would they??

yes they are heroes, killing children in lebanon is really heroic. Go IOF i hope Bint Jbiel is your graveyard

In my opinion, Israelis and Jews keep constantly hiding behind the holocoust as an excuse to appropiate Arab land. Then in typical nazi fashion are quick to exerminate and attack anyone that opposes this agenda. You hide nuclear weapons in your besement and cry foul when someone else tries to get them to level the playing field. How sad to see the so called " god's chosen people" inflicting such horror on other human beings. MAY GOD INFLICT UPON ISRAEL WHAT IT INFLICTS ON OTHERS! FOREVER! That would be a fair way of dealing with all this violence. Israels days are numbered, Amen

Despite they knew the Hezbollah are in that areas they went inside of building .Why the air force did not bombs the building? Use the air force and destroys all the building and save the life of our soldiers. Why it is ok to destroy the buildings in south of. Beirut and not there? What kind of strategist is that? Flattens the entire South of Lebanon by bombs and clears all ambush and traps for the ground groups.

It means that one dies and one enjoy his life....don't you get it. poor kids.

For 15 days, number of casualties in both sides is increasing everyday. Our kids and your kids are paying the highest price for some of nuts’ decisions. 2 soldiers been kidnapped and it’s not the first time happening. It used to be solved by negotiations through 3rd party. Why this time it’s different? Why Israel decided to attack entire Lebanon? The reaction was beyond the incident and it was planned for it. it’s easy for me and you and for everyone who has a safe place staying in is to say go for the war, kill more, destroy more.. because it didn’t really touched you.. the killed soldier is not your brother.. or your son.. or your close friend.. When all will say it: Stop the War? Just to remind you, 2 mothers of killed soldiers started the campaign in Israel to withdraw the troops from south Lebanon couple of years back. And because they felt with pain, the real pain, they succeeded in affecting the withdrawal decision. Hope some of your will start moving before it comes to you..! Excuse my English.!

An army that fights with excellent forces and tanks with the assistance of an air force cannot go into a village directly on the border except after a battle that has continued for days with great losses against a number of opposition fighters is a failed and defeated army. Conclusion: Israeli people will live with continuos fear, our life is permanently destabilized. Israel has no safe future.

Despite its high tech weapons, IDF's elite fighters are being massacred in Southern Lebanon. The message behind such a mess is clear: Israel will never be able to destroy Hizbullah and its will of resistance. This pioneer organisation is showing the way to get rid of colonisation (look at what is happening in Gaza ...), whatever sacrifices and human losses it may require

You win some & you lose some. Yesterday it was pay back time. I wonder what tomorrow is going to bring for all of us....

If Israel carries on with this crazy military policy, I think it will destroy itself .

you guys are pathetic. you have such a double standard for moral behaviour that I have no hope for you. BUT YOU OBVIOUSLY KNOW WHERE TO GO TO GET THE REAL DEAL FOR NEWS AND THUS SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR DEMOCRACY. THOSE OF YOU WHO ALREADY LIVE IN DEMOCRACIES SHOULD TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS WEBSITE http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ai=214&ar=1050wmv&ak=null nothing you say can desecrate the memory of our brave young sons and brothers.