Golani Brigade

Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich:

Golani weapons officer takes responsibility for incident, resigns

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, resigns following incident, in which Major (res.) Ze'ev Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati were killed.

3rd injury in battle:

Heroic Golani commander injured in Lebanon

Golani Commander (res.) Yoav Yarom, who lost his leg in Lebanon in 1993 and was wounded by gunfire in Samaria in 2001, suffers moderate injuries in Lebanon.

Beitar Jerusalem salutes the Golani Brigade

Just before their game against Maccabi Haifa, which has already been postponed twice, Beitar Jerusalem will hold a ceremony with Golani Brigade soldiers to commemorate the fallen of the brigade.

Tunnel shafts, weapons located by Golani troops in south Lebanon

4 terrorists who were barricaded in underground infrastructure eliminated in same incident in which 5 soldiers were killed last week.

Week after tragedy

Dining room damaged by UAV strike restored

The Ministry of Defense has completed the restoration of the dining room in the Golani Brigade Training Base which was damaged in the Hezbollah drone strike that claimed the lives of three IDF soldiers.

5 Golani soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon on Sukkot

5 soldiers killed, 3 soldiers seriously injured in single incident in Lebanon, 9 soldiers seriously injured in Lebanon and Gaza in total.

Netanyahu:

'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

PM visits Golani Brigade base where 4 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded in a Hezbollah UAV attack yesterday, vows to continue war against Hezbollah until victory.

Chief of Staff at base hit by UAV:

'You acted well, treating and evacuating the injured'

'We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.

Tragic UAV attack

Seven still hospitalized in serious condition

The victims who were wounded in the kamikaze drone strike on the Golani Training Base were taken to nine different hospitals. Seven are in serious condition and nine are in moderate condition.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

Moving:

'Release party' for injured Golani soldier released from hospital

Rahamim Levi, a Golani soldier injured on October 7, was transferred to Ichilov Hospital for a long rehab period. Now, he is going home.

Watch: 'Shilo's Notebooks-Golani Captain Shilo Rauchberger Hy"d'

Shilo left a legacy of wisdom in his notebooks and in the things he chose to do in his all too short and heroic life.

Combat in winter weather

IDF continues to prepare for war in the north

Training included joint exercises of armored forces, combat engineering, infantry, and artillery forces in thicket, mountainous, and complex areas.

Wounded soldier chased protester out of hospital

A soldier who lost a leg in Gaza confronted a protester against Prime Minister Netanyahu, and eventually chased him out of the hospital's rehabilitation ward while hopping on his remaining leg.

36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war

The soldiers killed hundreds of terrorists and destroyed dozens of kilometers of tunnels, despite losing 83 comrades during the fighting.

Platoon commander dismissed for visiting bereaved family

Soldiers were ordered not to visit bereaved families. IDF: 'Soldiers who visited or will visit bereaved families will not be punished.'

Hamas monument to 2014 APC attack destroyed

Golani Brigade soldiers demolish 'Palestine Square' in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood of Gaza City, monument to killing, capture of Oron Shaul

Chief of Staff to soldiers:

'You are fighting so we can return to Nahal Oz and Kfar Aza'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Golani soldiers in Shejaiya, remarks interrupted by explosion from nearby battle.

Fallen officer ordered attack:

'I waited for this for 9 years - time to settle the score'

IDF publishes recordings from commander of Regiment 13's radio message, before the attack on Hamas in which he was killed.

Intensive battles in Gaza:

Terrorists fire from civilian infrastructure

In advanced stage of efforts to clear Gaza City of terrorists, IDF forces engage with terrorists operating from inside civilian buildings.

Nearly a decade later:

Golani Brigade returns to Shuja'iyya

The Golani Brigade is again fighting in the Gaza neighborhood in which it lost several soldiers and officers in 2014.

Gallant: 'Our forces will not leave until Hamas is destroyed'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment today on the border of the Gaza Strip and praised the soldiers fighting there.

Wounded IDF soldier:

'Terrorists attacked us, we decided to fight for our lives'

IDF sergeant Yuval, who was wounded on Oct 7th: 'Since the attack, the entire nation is embracing me, we are all united."

Golani soldiers raise Israeli flag in Hamas parliament

Israeli soldiers capture symbol of Hamas rule over Gaza.

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The Golani Brigade’s heroic battle last night in Gaza

Soldiers clash with a number of terror squads inside the Gaza Strip and prevail after a lengthy battle under heavy fire.

Golani battalion's fight against terrorists - 'Until victory'

The 13th Golani battalion encountered terrorists a group of terrorists and led a combined arms fight to repel them.

Netanyahu near Gaza border:

'We will win with all our might'

The Prime Minister met with soldiers at a staging area near the Gaza Strip. 'The entire nation of Israel stands being you.'

Op-Ed:

Tears of heartbreak and joy

Baruch Ben-Yigal’s story is a perfect metaphor for the indelible link between death and rebirth that is Israel’s curse and blessing.Op-ed.

The ruling class must regain its senses

The Golani Brigade rebelled and is getting away with it because the IDF Gen. Staff has lost its moral power to discipline soldiers.

IDF:

Company that deserted sentenced to detention, probation.

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade deserted after their commander was dismissed. IDF: 'Inconsistent with IDF values.'

In the middle of army drill:

Surprise birthday party for Minnesota-born lone soldier

Youths from his Samaria community surprised Benjamin Ribnick of the elite Golani brigade, throwing him a party he won't soon forget.

A First: IDF's Golani Brigade race passes through Gush Etzion

For the first time ever, the IDF Golani Brigade race includes Judea and Samaria, and reaching Gush Etzion.

Ready, set, go! IDF's elite Golani Brigade off to the races

Fighters & commanders from the elite unit have set out on the annual 850 km race, passing through the heart of the Jewish State.

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Video of military museum break-in

Indictments filed against six suspects in Golani Museum break-in last month.

Soldiers from Golani refuse to donate blood

Golani soldiers refused to donate blood without the terms 'mother" and "father" on the forms.

Golani Brigade ready for war in Lebanon

IDF readies soldiers for the next war with a more powerful Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Watch: IDF soldiers in action

See the combat Golani Brigade conducting mutli-day exercise in the north of the country to ensure battle day preparedness.

Assault on Golani Officer:

'I was attacked - I didn't attack anyone'

Attorney Yehuda Shimon pushes back on accusations he attacked IDF officer, says he was the one who was assaulted.

Man accused of assaulting Golani soldier speaks out

The man accused of assaulting a Golani commander during a protest says he was defending his daughters

Assault on Golani officer sparks outrage

Assault on IDF commander overseeing peacekeeping efforts near Kedumim has brought a round of condemnations.

Golani commander: Eliminating the enemy is a supreme value

In letter to Golani Brigade, Colonel Barak Hiram expresses distress at having to retire soldier "but that's the way it is in Golani."

Golani fighter who failed to shoot terrorist removed from duty

Soldier thought terrorist intended to stab him, but erred in failing to respond to firebomb attack.

Video shows IDF fighter refraining from firing at terrorist

Video posted to social media shows IDF fighter seemingly afraid to open fire at terrorist who threw a firebomb at him.

Watch: Golani Brigade's helicopter arrest

Soldiers from IDF's Golani Brigade end Menashe Region operation with two helicopter arrests, conducted together with IAF's Sqadron 123.

Golani Commander:

'We didn't sleep until the terrorist was captured'

Family of murdered soldier Amit Ben Yigal observe the village of Ya'bad where Amit was killed during operational activity.

Hunt for terrorist who murdered soldier continues

IDF continues search for terrorist who murdered Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal in a block-throwing attack last week.

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IDF forces operate in village where Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal fell

More than 10 suspects arrested from building where rock was thrown. Suspects taken to interrogation. Fighters continue searches.

Wounded lone soldier to lead Jewish Agency Memorial Day ceremony

Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog and Golani soldier Ori Hemo, who was hurt in Jerusalem ramming attack, to light memorial torch.

"You have one mission: win the next war"

Golani and 7th Battalion forces completed two weeks of training in the Golan Heights intended to improve their battlefield skills.

Terrorist who rammed 12 soldiers arrested

IDF, police, and Shin Bet arrest man who ran over Golani soldiers in Jerusalem overnight.

Despite terror attack: Golani recruits continue trek

Hours after ramming attack that left 12 of their comrades injured, IDF recruits continue inauguration trek in Jerusalem.

Watch: Golani soldiers at Western Wall after the attack

Many Golani IDF soldiers gathered at the Kotel for a ceremony and prayer hours after their comrades were injured in a ramming attack.

From jail to the IDF's Golani Brigade

Meet Tvivo Desta, who was in prison as a minor - but now received his Golani Brigade beret in the IDF.

Show of support for IDF at entrance to Yitzhar

Residents of Yitzhar denounce overnight attack on IDF soldiers in which one fighter was injured.

Golani fighters refuse order while on call in Gaza

Nine soldiers who were posted to Tze'elim refused to participate in a training drill and were sent to 20 days' detention.

Letter to Benny Gantz from mother of Golani fighters

Mother of six, four of whom fight in Golani Brigade, pens open letter to Benny Gantz following comments on decision to endanger soldiers.

Officer requests male soldier and crosses Haaretz

Golan Formation Commander Col. Avinoam Emunah explained inconvenience serving with woman, receives male replacement.

The Golani Brigade prepares for war

Top infantry brigade finishes week-long exercise training it for war against Hezbollah.

By day, at night, on the mountain, and in the valley

Golani fighters carry out grueling training throughout country constantly preparing to receive the order. Photo essay

'Excited and nostalgic'

Mothers of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul arrive at induction center, speak with mothers whose sons enlisted in Givati and Golani brigades.