Nahal Brigade

Israel 'will never withdraw from Gaza,' Katz stresses despite US anger on settlement rhetoric

"A large area of Gaza will be surrounded to protect settlements," Defense Minister Israel Katz said. "In my vision and in due time, Nahal nucleus group will be established in the northern part."

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025
Then-foreign minister Israel Katz looks on in Jerusalem, November 7, 2024

US accuses Israel of 'provoking' Arab nations as Katz says 'no intention' to resettle Gaza

Following an air strike the Nahal Brigade conducted a search of a building in eastern Rafah, where they identified one terrorist who had been killed in the airstrike, and three additional armed terrorists.

After airstrike slams into terrorist position in Rafah, IDF closes in, killing three

IDF operates in Gaza, September 29, 2025.

IDF kills terrorist who crossed into IDF-controlled territory in southern Gaza


WATCH: IDF destroys Gaza terror tunnel used to kidnap Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014

Goldin's funeral was held earlier on Tuesday, after being held in Gaza for 4,118 days.

A pillar of smoke rises after the IDF destroy a Gaza terror tunnel, November 11, 2025.

‘Bar is back’: Fundraising drive launched as hostage returns home

Bar Abraham Kupershtein, 23, returned home on Monday after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and received nationwide support for his rehabilitation and his family via a fundraiser.

 Bar Abraham Kupershtein (Illustrative)

Four IDF soldiers imprisoned for 10 days after refusing to drive unprotected Hummer in Gaza - KAN

The soldiers who were arrested had asked to make the journey a few hours earlier, while it was still dark.

Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade operate in the Zeitoun nighborhood in northern Gaza, Septemeber 7. 2025.

IDF combat soldier Chalachew Shimon Demalash killed by sniper fire in Gaza City fighting

Staff-Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash was killed in battle while fighting in the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Thursday.

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash.

Watch: IDF destroys Hamas tunnel shaft stretching hundreds of meters in Gaza

In addition, dozens of terror targets were attacked, including observation posts and weapons depots that posed a direct threat to the forces in the area.

Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade operate in the Zeitoun nighborhood in northern Gaza, Septemeber 7. 2025.

IDF soldiers removed from duty, punished after refusing orders to return and fight in Gaza

Soldiers from the Nahal Brigade face repurcussions after refusing orders to return to fight in Gaza due to "a deep, internal crisis."

 IDF soldiers from the Nahal Brigade operate in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 30, 2024.

IDF soldier takes own life on base in Golan Heights

The soldier had fought in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, and this is the second soldier to have taken their own life this month.

 May their memory be a blessing.

IDF, Shin Bet airstrike kills Hamas naval commander, mortar deputy chief in Gaza City

Additionally, soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade, under the 162nd Division, operated in Gaza's Daraj Tuffah.

 Hamas naval security forces ride on top of a boat on a trailer during the opening ceremony of the first navy headquarters at the sea road of Gaza City, December 22, 2016; illustrative.

Five battalions join West Bank troops in operations in Nablus

On Tuesday, security agencies announced that the Nahal Brigade, which had been fighting in the Gaza Strip up until now, had been transferred to the West Bank. 

 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

IDF expands operations in northern West Bank amid war with Iran

The Iron Wall operation began in January and mainly targeted refugee camps, emptying them.

 IDF troops operating in the West Bank, June 17, 2025.

Hadi Falach's service and recovery: Not your average IDF soldier - opinion

Hadi and Akiva had become close friends over their time in Beit Hanun, sharing many good conversations over coffee.

 FROM LEFT: Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, Hadi Falach, and Rabbi Zeev Weitman shake hands on the sale of leaven at Sheba Medical Center just before Passover.