Israeli soldiers
Coverage of Israeli soldiers in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli soldiers jailed over Sde Teiman walkout
Fourteen Israeli soldiers were sentenced to military prison for leading an unauthorized walkout from Sde Teiman. The incident involved a group of soldiers leaving the location without authorization, resulting in legal consequences.
- Israeli soldiers mutiny at notorious Sde Teiman base
Dozens of Israeli soldiers have abandoned their weapons and walked out of the notorious Sde Teiman military base. The event constitutes a mutiny at the base.
- Photo of Israeli soldiers posing next to blindfolded Palestinian fuels anger online
A viral photo of two Israeli soldiers posing next to a blindfolded Palestinian, posted by Nikol Stelmashvski on Instagram, has sparked widespread online anger. The image, part of a series marking the end of Stelmashvski's military service, shows the soldiers smiling while the Palestinian sits on the ground with his head down.
- West Bank woman delivers stillborn baby after Israeli soldiers delay checkpoint
A West Bank woman delivered a stillborn baby after Israeli soldiers delayed her at a checkpoint. The Israeli military sealed off the village of Beit Furik in the northern West Bank on July 23, 2026.
- Palestinian woman delivers stillborn baby after Israeli checkpoint delay, medics say
A 28-year-old Palestinian woman delivered a stillborn baby in an ambulance after Israeli soldiers delayed the vehicle at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. Medics reported the woman was unconscious and bleeding heavily when they collected her, and Israeli soldiers forced the ambulance to shut down at gunpoint despite ongoing medical procedures. The woman was later admitted to a hospital in stable condition.
- Palestinian woman delivers stillborn baby as Israeli soldiers delay ambulance at West Bank checkpoint
A Palestinian woman delivered a stillborn baby in an ambulance after Israeli soldiers delayed the vehicle at the Awarta checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. The woman, unconscious and bleeding heavily, was en route to a hospital when the ambulance was forced to turn off its power at the checkpoint.
- 2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence
Two mosques in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire in an apparent Israeli settler attack during a period of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
- Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques, graffiti and arson reported
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to two mosques and defacing buildings with graffiti. The attacks followed a prior incident where four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed during a confrontation with settlers near a village southwest of Nablus.
- Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
Israel’s military detained over 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank following violence that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers. Soldiers remained in the village of Tell, where clashes occurred, and raids were conducted in Nablus, a volatile area.
- Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to two mosques and damaging buildings. The violence followed a deadly clash on Friday that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers, including one acting as a local security coordinator.
- Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
Israel's military has detained over 70 suspects across the West Bank following violence that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers. The detentions occurred in the occupied West Bank region.
- Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Israel has arrested dozens of Palestinians in the West Bank amid settler attacks, following a shooting incident that resulted in four Palestinian and two Israeli soldier deaths. The military crackdown is linked to the violence.
- Israel launches major military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed near a Palestinian village in a confrontation linked to escalating Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Israel launched a major military operation following the incident.
- Manchester synagogue killer planned attack on Israeli soldiers at UK base saying he was 'war-ready', court hears
A man who attacked a Manchester synagogue planned an attack on Israeli soldiers at a UK military base, stating he was 'war-ready', court proceedings revealed. The case is being heard in court, where these details were presented.
- Video: Israeli settlers assault elderly Palestinian man
Israeli settlers assaulted 80-year-old Ibrahim Ismail al-Jabour and his family in the Hawara area of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank. Local sources reported that Israeli soldiers stood by, protecting the settlers during the attack.
- Nephew of PA vice president arrested over Gaza smuggling with Israeli soldiers
Jamal al-Sheikh, nephew of Palestinian Authority vice president Hussein al-Sheikh, was arrested by Israel's Shin Bet on suspicion of smuggling contraband goods into Gaza with Israeli soldiers and others. The smuggling operation between February 2025 and February 2026 included items like solar panels, car batteries, and iPhones, with an intercepted shipment valued at $66 million.
- Settler attack injures several Palestinians near Hebron
Israeli settlers attacked and wounded several Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Settlers, protected by Israeli soldiers, stormed the town of Idhna, firing on Palestinian landowners. A young man was injured with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and two elderly Palestinians were hurt while protecting their sheep.
- Israeli soldiers shoot at journalists in Syrian village
Israeli soldiers shot at a Syrian news crew reporting on Israel’s military entry into the village of Abdin, west of Daraa in southern Syria. The Syrian News Channel crew came under fire while documenting the incursion.
- Israeli soldiers ‘celebrate’ inside displaced Lebanese family’s home
Israeli soldiers were found celebrating inside a displaced Lebanese family's home. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian populations.
- Video: Lebanese villagers describe life under Israeli control in Halta
Lebanese villagers in Halta describe life under Israeli control as Israel expands its invasion and establishes a 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon. A resident's son, Mohammed, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while observing an arrest.
- 🔴 Middle East live: Intense fighting in south Lebanon kills 18 Lebanese, four Israeli soldiers
Intense fighting in south Lebanon has resulted in 18 Lebanese and four Israeli soldiers being killed. The conflict is ongoing in the region.
- Photos show Lebanese and UN troops take positions in a village vacated by Israeli soldiers
Lebanese and UN troops have taken positions in a village previously occupied by Israeli soldiers. The shift in troop positions is documented in photos.
- Penny Wong says she believes Israeli soldiers sexually assaulted and abused Australian women after Gaza flotilla
Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong supports Australian women's allegations of sexual assault and abuse by Israeli soldiers following a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. She described the treatment as 'unacceptable' and the allegations as 'distressing' during a Senate estimates appearance.
- Lebanon's US embassy says Hezbollah accepted US proposal on 'mutual cessation of attacks'
Lebanon's US embassy stated that Hezbollah has accepted a US proposal for a 'mutual cessation of attacks.' The article also mentions Israeli soldiers reacting to a Hezbollah drone attack near the Israel-Lebanon border.
- ‘To call it a ceasefire is a joke’: Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza with AP
Israeli soldiers describe a ceasefire in Gaza as ineffective, with continued violence and ambiguity around the 'yellow line' dividing controlled areas. Soldiers reported civilian casualties, commanders' reluctance to fully withdraw, and stalled diplomatic efforts tied to disarming Hamas.
- Israeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s biggest cities
Israeli soldiers have reached Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s largest cities. The military has advanced beyond Lebanon's Litani River for the first time since 2006.
- Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire
Israeli soldiers describe ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire, including shootings of Palestinians near the yellow line dividing Israeli-controlled and Palestinian areas. Reservists reported confusion over rules of engagement and a lack of clarity about the ceasefire's enforcement, with some commanders allegedly expressing a desire to continue the conflict.
- Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire
Israeli soldiers stationed in Gaza during a fragile ceasefire have shared rare accounts detailing ongoing killings in the region. These accounts provide a rare glimpse into the Israeli-controlled part of the embattled territory.
- Hezbollah’s cheap, easy-to-get drones have Israeli soldiers diving for cover
Hezbollah's use of small commercial drones has caused Israeli soldiers to take cover, prompting Israel to escalate attacks on Lebanese targets. Israel's government views the drones as a tactical concern but not a game-changer.
- Palestinians ask court to halt alleged spike in unlawful detentions by troops
Five West Bank men petition Israel's High Court, alleging repeated unlawful detentions by soldiers, abuse during detention, and subsequent unexplained releases. The petition claims troops apprehended them without cause and subjected them to hours of abuse at military bases.
- How one Palestinian teen’s life changed forever after Israeli gunfire
Amir Othman, a 16-year-old Palestinian teen, was shot by Israeli soldiers on a hill near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, changing his life forever. The incident occurred when Amir was just 16 years old. This event has had a lasting impact on Amir's life.
- ‘I can’t feel my leg’: Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank
Israeli soldiers have killed or maimed many young people in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, with some teenagers being disabled by gunfire. The refugee camp has been affected by the violence. Al Jazeera visited the camp to report on the situation.
- Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians
Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers and settlers in the occupied West Bank are being used as tools to intimidate Palestinians. The acts are reported to displace local communities and suppress resistance.
- Bad optics? Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon
Israeli soldiers were jailed for smashing a Jesus statue in Lebanon, drawing criticism for undermining claims of a shared Judeo-Christian heritage. The incident has raised concerns about respect for Christian religious sites.
- Palestinian boy, 14, among two killed in settler attack near West Bank school
Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old schoolboy, were killed by Israeli settlers near a school in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. The attackers first shot at students before firing at others arriving at the scene, wounding three additional people. Witnesses reported that Israeli soldiers later followed the settlers.
- Video: Israeli soldiers sing national anthem on ruins of Lebanese town
Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in a conflict-affected area, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
- Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report
An NGO report reveals at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank, contributing to the displacement of Palestinians. The findings highlight the role of sexual violence as a tool to drive Palestinians from their homes.
- Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two Israeli soldiers are being punished for vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon. They will be removed from combat duty and face 30 days of military detention, as announced by the Israeli military.
- Israeli soldiers and settlers kill 11 Palestinians across Gaza, West Bank
Israeli soldiers and settlers killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. In Hebron, a 16-year-old Palestinian was struck and killed by a vehicle escorting an Israeli minister.