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מעיין די במהלך השירות. "אחרי השחרור מ'עוקץ' אימצתי את קליאו"

'I revealed my Star of David necklace in front of BDS activists': from UK antisemitism to aliyah

At six, Maayan D. moved with her family to England; after facing antisemitism at university, she returned to Israel alone at 19, enlisted in the IDF and is now active in public diplomacy

Maya Benita | 11.30.25

Lone soldiers join Christian friends of Israel to plant tulips in the Galilee

At Kibbutz Hannaton, members of Christians for Israel International join new Garin Tzabar lone IDF soldiers from North America to plant hundreds of tulip bulbs, marking a show of solidarity ahead of their upcoming enlistment

ynet Global | 11.24.25

Not obligated, but committed: Lone soldiers who choose Israel every single day

Young people from around the world leave behind home, family and language to live in Israel not out of obligation, but from genuine choice and they serve in the IDF; Behind the numbers are the personal stories of lone immigrant soldiers, reminding us what active Zionism looks like and emphasizing our duty as a society to support, embrace and be a home for them

Noya Govrin | 11.13.25

'We all share the same mission:' Dozens of European youths make aliyah to join IDF

Recent European high school graduates, mostly from France, receive emotional welcome as they begin pre-army academy in Ashdod; program supports Hebrew learning, cultural integration and military preparation for meaningful IDF service

Roy Rubinstein | 10.23.25

Mother of fallen IDF officer held in Gaza speaks at new home for lone soldiers: 'Omer wanted to belong'

At the opening of a mixed home for lone soldiers in northern Israel, Orna Neutra addressed young immigrants who came to serve in the IDF. Each reminded her of her son Omer, who was killed on October 7 and remains in Hamas captivity.

Ofir Hauzman | 10.14.25

Hannaton Garin participants at the inauguration ceremony

New home for lone soldiers opens in Israel, welcoming North American recruits ahead of IDF service

Thirty young Jews from North America join new pluralistic campus for lone soldiers in northern Israel, living alongside Israeli peers in a pre-army program offering support, integration and leadership training ahead of IDF service

Ynet Global | 09.11.25

הלווייתו של רב"ט דן מנדל פיליפסון ז"ל בהר הרצל

'You were in distress, and we didn’t know': Hundreds attend funeral of lone soldier who died after suicide attempt

Cpl. Dan Shimshon Mandel Philipson, a 19-year-old lone soldier who immigrated from Norway and served in the IDF’s Paratroopers Brigade, died Sunday after apparent suicide attempt during basic training

Idan Blumhof | 07.20.25

'Outstanding and beloved': IDF lone soldier dies after suicide attempt during basic training

Cpl. Dan Mandel Philipson, 19-year-old from Norway, immigrated to Israel less than a year ago to enlist, joining the 202nd Battalion of the Paratroopers

Idan Blumhof | 07.20.25

Canadian website publishes names, bios of citizens who served in IDF

Jewish community in Canada is in an uproar after a website published the names and information about 85 Canadian citizens who served in the IDF; The list published online also includes an Israeli-Canadian murdered at the Nova festival on October 7

Itamar Eichner | 02.26.25

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות חטיבת המילואים 226 בדרום לבנון

IDF to recognize and support lone reservists with expanded benefits

Military to recognize approximately 8,000 lone reservists, granting them expanded benefits such as increased financial assistance and mental health support; 'The timing of mental health treatment is critical,' says MK Oded Forer

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 01.09.25

הודעת איום נגד משפחת מלונאים יהודית-אמריקנית

FBI arrests suspect who threatened Jewish family that runs NY hotel: 'Sent pictures of guns and a knife'

The Settenbrino family, which operates the Blue Moon Hotel in Manhattan, has become the target of anti-Israel and antisemitic attacks after videos of their son Bram, a lone soldier who served as an IDF soldier, in which he says he bombed a mosque in Gaza circulated online; Suspect allegedly sent over 1,000 threatening messages to family members

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.19.24

'Our heart Is in Israel': Wounded lone soldiers inspire with unwavering resolve

Menachem Stack from Canada, Nathan Kilinski from Brazil and Ezekiel Cina from Argentina all made Aliyah to serve in the IDF; on October 7, as reservists, they joined the fighting without hesitation, but severe injuries forced them off the battlefield

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 12.18.24

IDF to draft comprehensive plan to ease restrictions for lone reservists

Lawmaker criticizes Defense Ministry's financial support for nonprofits assisting lone soldiers, calling it 'a disgracefully minimal and insulting amount'; New guidelines are set to take effect in January 2025; Issue is urgency as population of lone reservists grows amid ongoing war

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 12.03.24

Hamas releases propaganda video of captive Israeli-American IDF soldier

After 421 days in captivity, terror group releases clip featuring lone soldier Edan Alexander reading from script likely dictated to him by his captors and appealing to Trump

Ynet | 11.30.24

Lone soldiers reflect on reason for making aliyah, join war effort

Sergeant First Class Eli Zivan was in Mexico when the war broke out, and just 2 days later he was in the Gaza border area; Sergeant Major Yoni Heilman joined the IDF in 2002 as a lone soldier and afterward lived in both countries, but the war made it clear to him Israel was a core part of his identity

Ynetnews | 11.21.24

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