About Us and the Project
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The "Gal-Had" project was born out of the need to bring the stories of IDF and security forces fallen during the "Iron Swords" war that broke out on October 7, 2023. Each fallen soldier is a world unto themselves, with faces, names, and entire lives that did not return from battle. The heroes who fell left behind parents, siblings, family members, friends, and comrades in arms, whose lives changed forever. The goal is to commemorate them so that their stories will always remain with us. Behind the initiative are media, memorial, and security organizations working together to establish a single digital home where every story will receive its rightful place. The site is built in collaboration between Ynet, Yad Labanim, and FIDF (Friends of the IDF in the USA), aiming to create an accessible and moving space that allows the public to recognize, remember, and share. This is not just an online memorial, but an ongoing journey of memory, connection, and humanity.
Each one is a world unto themselves
To read and write farewell messages - click on the pictures
Project Partners
FIDF – Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Non-profit organization – Support for IDF soldiers and the families of the fallen
The FIDF – Friends of the Israel Defense Forces has been working for over four decades on behalf of IDF soldiers, their families, and the fallen. The organization, which operates in Israel and the United States, provides educational, emotional, and social support to soldiers in service and bereaved families, and works to nurture the connection between Israeli society and those who protect it. As part of the Gal-Had project, FIDF assisted in creating the digital infrastructure and making memorial resources accessible to the general public. Its contribution enabled a connection between personal memory and national memory, creating a unified space for commemoration, connection, and humanity.
FIDF site
Yad Labanim
State organization – commemorating the fallen soldiers of Israel and supporting bereaved families
Yad Labanim is the representative organization of families of fallen soldiers in Israel, dedicated to commemorating the fallen and preserving their legacy while supporting bereaved families. The story of the organization is intertwined with the story of the State of Israel from its inception to the present day and is an integral part of the shared national memory. Yad Labanim currently operates in about 65 branches and communities across the country and serves as a community and national memorial home for bereaved families and the general public. The Gal-Had initiative aims to ensure that every hero receives their rightful and honorable place in the heart of Israeli memory. Through personal filmed documentation, we seek to preserve the story, the character, and the legacy they left behind.
Yad Labanim site
Ynet - Yedioth News
News and Public Opinion Site – Leading Israeli Media
Ynet is the digital news portal of the "Yedioth Ahronoth" group and one of the main news sources in Israel and the Jewish world. The site provides real-time updates, in-depth articles, documentation, and interviews, while maintaining reliability and human sensitivity. In the Gal-Had project, Ynet provided the digital platform and the production and design framework that made the memorial site accessible to everyone. Its contribution allowed the stories of the fallen to be illuminated for a wide audience and connected media, memory, and society.
Ynet site