Givati brigade

WATCH: IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache stored in Bint Jbail hospital, kills dozens of terrorists

The town holds a symbolic position within Hezbollah's organization as it was the location where the then-secretary general Hassan Nasrallah described Israel as weaker than a spider web.

Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF's Givati Brigade after raiding a Bint Jbail hospital used by Hezbollah terrorists, published April 12, 2026.
 (ILLUSTRATIVE) IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabalya.

IDF captures Hezbollah terrorists during Lebanon raids, destroys Radwan Force infrastructure

IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, March 5, 2026.

IDF officer, soldier wounded by Hezbollah anti-tank fire in southern Lebanon

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway


IDF eliminates terror squads in Gaza City with airstrikes

During the raid on the Zeitun neighborhood, the troops killed many terrorists with airstrikes as well as in-the-field encounters.

 IDF troops operate in Gaza. February 24, 2024.

Son of Filipino immigrants among 21 fallen IDF soldiers on Monday

Garin supported his family and was recognized by Southern Command for his outstanding abilities when he was in Givati.

Sgt. First Class (res.) Cydrick Garin.

WATCH: IDF troops engage terrorists in Khan Yunis, find weapons in family homes

Troops from the Golani Brigade recovered weapons and ammunition from within a civilian building, reportedly including dozens of shoulder-fired missiles and grenades.

 Troops of the IDF's Givati Brigade engage terrorist in Khan Yunis. January 2, 2024.

IDF names two more fallen soldiers in Gaza battles, five wounded

The IDF announced the deaths of Staff-Sergeant-Major Constantine Sushko and Captain Harel Ittah.

 (L-R)  Capt. Harel Ittah, St.-Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Constantine Sushko

Over 500 Israeli soldiers killed since October 7 massacre, IDF says

In addition to the 501 soldiers, 57 officers and policemen of the Israel Police were also killed in the battles to contain and defend the settlements, along with about ten soldiers of Shin Bet.

 IDF soldiers in Gaza work to complete their mission.

Three Givati soldiers fall in battle in Gaza

The three announced Wednesday were Lt. Yaron Eliezer Chitiz, 23, from Ra'anana; Staff-Sgt. Itay Buton, 20, from Petah Tikva; and Staff-Sgt. Efraim Yachman, 21, from Neve Daniel.

 (L-R) Staff-Sgt. Itay Buton, 20, Lt. Yaron Eliezer Chitiz, 23, and Staff-Sgt. Efraim Yachman, 21, who all fell in battle in Gaza on December 26, 2023.

IDF paratroopers raid Hamas military intelligence headquarters

Soldiers in the IDF's Givati Brigade the same day raided the headquarters of Hamas in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.

 The ground activity of IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip

IDF Givati commander recalls October 7 massacre, preparing for Gaza op.

Givati Capt. Dan Katzir responded to the Hamas October 7 massacre. Weeks later, he prepared with his soldiers for ground operations in Gaza.

 CAPT. DAN KATZIR, a Givati commander, helped fight terrorists on Oct. 7 and then trained to fight in Gaza.

Hamas's military quarter in Gaza City sees heavy combat, 50 terrorists killed in battle

Soldiers from the Givati Brigade, along with the 162nd Armored Division and special forces, raided the military quarter which is situated near the Shifa Hospital.

 IDF soldiers take control of Hamas's military quarter in Gaza City, November 9, 2023

Israel's Givati Brigade uncovers Hamas intel in northern Gaza stronghold

Operational maps, command and control tables and personal details of commanders who operate within the terrorist organization, were discovered.

 Intelligence found in a Hamas stronghold after IDF soldiers took control.