The heavy price of the war revealed: 1,318 fallen since October 7

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the Ministry of Defense releases data: 1,318 fallen of Israel's security forces have died since the start of the war, including 1,153 IDF soldiers. More than 7,150 family members have been added to the circle of bereavement, including 880 orphans and 355 widows. The article details the activities of the Families, Commemoration and Heritage Division in supporting bereaved families.

Three years after the October 7, 2023 massacre and the Iron Swords War, the Ministry of Defense published this morning (Sunday) the count of fallen: 1,318 fallen of Israel's security forces have died since the start of the war. Of these, 1,153 IDF soldiers (including 43 members of emergency response teams), 116 Israel Police officers, nine Shin Bet personnel, five Fire and Rescue personnel, 11 Israel Prison Service personnel, and 24 disabled individuals who died due to their war-related disability. More than 7,150 family members have been added to the circle of bereavement: 2,143 bereaved parents, 355 widows, 880 orphans, and 3,772 bereaved siblings. The article extensively reviews the activities of the Ministry of Defense's Families, Commemoration and Heritage Division, which includes personal accompaniment for families, expansion of cemeteries, establishment of three new cemeteries for the Druze sector, upgrading the 'Yizkor' website with an English interface, and expanding the 'Paths of Memory' app. Additionally, a unit was established to handle families of hostages and missing persons, and members of emergency response teams were recognized as fallen of Israel's security forces. The article quotes division staff who view their work as a mission.