The Defense Ministry’s Families, Commemoration and Heritage Department reports that 1,318 members of Israel’s security forces have been killed since October 7, 2023, including personnel from the IDF, Israel Police, Shin Bet, Fire and Rescue Services and local response teams. Losses have been recorded across the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and the West Bank. More than 7,150 relatives have been formally recognized, including 2,143 bereaved parents, 355 widows and 880 orphans. Despite a reported ceasefire on October 10, 2025, incidents along the Yellow Line have continued to cause fatalities, including two reservists who died when a drone they operated exploded.
Defense Ministry: 1,318 Israeli Security Personnel Killed Since Oct. 7, 2023 — Casualties Across Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank
IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON
The Defense Ministry's Families, Commemoration and Heritage Department published updated figures on Sunday reporting that 1,318 members of Israel's security services have been killed since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, 2023.
The tally covers personnel from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Fire and Rescue Services, security coordinators and local response team members. The losses are recorded across all fronts of the conflict, including the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and the West Bank.
Key Figures
Officials say more than 7,150 relatives have been formally recognized as bereaved since the fighting began. That group includes 2,143 bereaved parents, 355 widows and 880 orphans. In addition, 3,772 people have been recorded as having lost a sibling in the war.
IDF soldier using Smart Shooter's SMASH system in Lebanon (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF Soldier Using Smart Shooter's SMASH System In Lebanon (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
Ceasefire and Ongoing Incidents
Although a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip reportedly took effect on October 10, 2025, the Defense Ministry noted that fatalities have continued in incidents along the Yellow Line, the buffer zone within the strip.
Recent Fatal Incident
Last week two IDF reservist soldiers died after a drone they were operating landed and detonated inside their military outpost in northern Gaza. The soldiers were initially evacuated to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon but were later pronounced dead. The fallen were identified as Maj. (Res.) Nadav Kali, 24, from Har Halutz, and Maj. (Res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, from Jerusalem.
Reporters James Genn and Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.
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