Outpouring of Support from Strangers
Fallen lone soldier Max Steinberg’s family was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from ordinary Israelis during this trying time. This removed any second thoughts as they stood by their decision to bury him in Israel.
US High School Graduate Makes Aliyah; Plans to Join IDF
Among the 228 new immigrants from the United States and Canada that arrived to Israel on Tuesday morning, July 22, an 18-year-old high school graduate from Chicago is getting ready to join the IDF.
In Israel, There is No Such Thing as a Lone Soldier (Photos)
In Israel, the term “Lone Soldier” applies to any IDF soldier whose parents do not reside in Israel.
20,000 Attend Lone Soldier’s Funeral
Sean Carmeli, a Golani Brigade Fighter and a lone soldier from South Padre Island, Texas, was laid to rest Monday night as tens of thousands accompanied him on his final journey.
Two Lone Soldiers from US Among the 13 Israelis Who Fell in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a public statement at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv on Sunday night, following the deaths of the 13 Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade who were killed.
Not Far From Home Anymore: The Lone IDF Soldiers’ Home
JERUSALEM – There are some 5,600 lone soldiers currently serving in the IDF, 60% of them are new immigrants. Being a lone soldier is not an easy task.
Meet Emily: A Lone Soldier of the IDF
Emily Young, originally from Scarsdale, New York, is one of many lone soldiers currently serving in the IDF. Breaking Israel News spoke with Emily in an exclusive interview to find out what the life of a lone soldier is like.
Creating Israel’s Future in the Present: Beginning A New Life this Independence Day
Last week Wednesday, 90 new Olim [immigrants to Israel] from North America arrived at Ben Gurion airport and joined 60 others already in Israel to become Israel’s newest citizens.
Happy Chanukah to Israel’s Lone Soldiers
Happy Hannukah to all the lone soldiers from supporters all around the world. Soldiers feel the love and appreciation from all the support during the festival of lights.
Former Lone Soldiers Give Advice to their “Successors”
“… thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18) The US-based Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) held a three-day gathering for lone soldiers last week at Dror Beach, south of Haifa. The term “lone soldier” refers to an Israeli soldier whose parents do not live in the country, […]
