An IDF lone soldier from Odessa, Ukraine, who hadn’t seen her family in two years, received the surprise of a lifetime when her family secretly flew in to celebrate Independence Day with her.

Nevut provides mental health, career advancement and family support to American lone soldiers who return from Israeli battlefields, including thousands who have enlisted since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

An interview with three who left family and friends behind to defend the Jewish state.

It is only due to the bravery of young men like these that there was not a greater disaster on Oct. 7.

Learn about the organization that is matching up former lone soldiers with current troops, providing valuable support and assistance during their military service.

In a most heartwarming video, parents of a lone soldier in the IDF came from the United States to surprise their son for his swearing-in ceremony!

Aside from the 'warm winter gifts' that were given thanks to the UWI donors, what truly warmed the soldiers' hearts was the atmosphere of love and appreciation.

New immigrants from America hailing from many walks of life, ranging from young students to retirees, arrived Wednesday on a Nefesh b'Nefesh flight.

Participant Kim Scop from South Africa, who hadn’t seen her son for four months, said 'all of us understand that every day is a worry.'

'There is no doubt that my sisters had an influence on my decision, but it is also probably part of the DNA our parents instilled in us,' said Y., the family's youngest sister to join the IDF.

For this American-Israeli 'lone soldier,' his country and people come first. And his father is so proud!

Eli Kay's grieving fiancee describes the victim's love and devotion to the State of Israel and the Jewish People as well as his caring nature and ability to connect with others.

'He was an extremely, extremely kind-hearted person and he just loved Israel so much,' a friend of the victim told United with Israel.

One person was critically injured and has since died of his injuries; another is in moderate condition and conscious, and another two sustained light injuries.

The ceremony included clips about those who fell in Israel’s wars and in terror attacks, with an emphasis on lone soldiers from countries in the Diaspora.

'Your children are not really lone soldiers because they are with us,' President Rivlin told the mothers.

Lone soldiers are better known as those who have come to Israel without their families abroad. However, they are also Israelis from broken homes.

To help soldiers serving in the IDF who lack family in Israel, Benji's House offers home-cooked meals, clean laundry, and a sense of community.

Twelve years ago, American lone soldier Michael Levin was killed protecting Israel in the second Lebanon War, but his legacy lives on.