Golani brigade

IDF Chief Zamir orders reinforcements to the North for potential broader invasion against Hezbollah

The IDF is ramping up operations in southern Lebanon, moving key forces and expanding attacks on Hezbollah strongholds, as direct confrontations on the ground escalate.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025
Golani Brigade troops along the Yellow Line area in eastern Rafah.

WATCH: Golani, Air Force kill terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza

Women will soon be able to serve in the Israeli Air Force's elite  669 Search and Rescue Unit as well as the Yahalom combat engineering unit.

Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates

The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

IDF Golani soldier injured in southern Gaza in second 'operational accident' in 24 hours


IDF closes criminal probe into deaths of IDF Sgt., civilian in Lebanon attack

The Military Advocate General closed the criminal probe into the November 2024 deaths of IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati and civilian Ze'ev Erlich in Lebanon, citing a lack of evidence for criminal charges.

(L-R)  civilian archaeologist Ze’ev 'Jabo' Hanoch Erlich and IDF soldier Gur Kehati.

IDF destroys Hamas equipment, dismantles infrastructure along Gaza’s Yellow Line in eastern Rafah

The operation was conducted by the 143rd Gaza Division of the Golani Brigade, which located weapons and surveillance equipment, including AK-47 rifles, RPG rockets, and cameras used by Hamas.

Golani Brigade troops along the Yellow Line area in eastern Rafah.

WATCH: IDF destroys dozens of kilometers of Hamas tunnels in southern Gaza

IDF troops dismantled dozens of kilometers of Hamas tunnels in Khan Yunis, destroying underground routes and weapons sites during months of operations.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 11, 2025.

IDF soldier Captain Reei Biran killed in the southern Gaza Strip

Originally from Shorashim, he was a squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit in the Golani Brigade.

 IDF Cap. Reei Biran.

A hero's welcome: Awaiting the return of Edan Alexander

Reporters Notebook: Along the border with Gaza, people gathered to welcome Edan Alexander back to Israel

 Israelis watch the release of Israeli/US hostage Edan Alexander, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, May 12, 2025.

IDF fails to penalize Golani soldiers who fled Hamas invaders at Zikim Beach, abandoning civilians

Navy, Infantry contradict each other on how many Hamas ships broke through maritime defense line.

 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).

Golani Brigade rescues dog kidnapped from Nir Oz on October 7

Billy, a three-and-a-half-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was found near Rafah, and was revealed to be from Nir Oz when she was brought to Israel for treatment.

 Aviad Shapira, the Golani reservist who found Billy.

IDF Golani Brigade returns to fighting in Gaza under 36th Division

Throughout the week, IDF forces operated in the Rafah area to locate and destroy the remaining terror infrastructure.

 The Golani Brigade has returned to fighting in the Gaza Strip under the command of the 36th Division

'Our Oron has returned home': COGAT, Golani chiefs visit Oron Shaul's family

Alian served as the chief of the Golani Brigade during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge when Shaul's body was kidnapped.

 Major-General Rasan Alian visits the family of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul. January 19, 2025.

Halevi to Golani recruits: We are engaged on four fronts, we deployed to Syria last night

The 474 Brigade began operating on the border to provide additional security to residents of the Golan Heights and State of Israel as a whole.

 Israeli soldiers take a position in the Golan Heights, near the Israeli border with Syria, northern Israel, December 8, 2024.