Kfir Brigade

Tulkarm:

IDF dismantles drone and explosives production laboratories

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing approximately 100 pipe bombs, eight explosive devices, and a system for detonating explosives.

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Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds in northern Gaza, after three months of combat in the area.

Kfir Brigade begins operating west of Beit Hanoun

After completing operations in Beit Lahia, the Kfir Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, began operating in the area west of Beit Hanoun based on intelligence indicating the presence of terrorists in the area.

IDF destroys 7.5 km of tunnels in northern Gaza

In one of the 3 destroyed tunnel routes, IDF equipment that had been captured by Hamas terrorists on October 7th was discovered, along with maps of Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, weapons, and living quarters.

Severely wounded commander salutes fallen soldier

The commander of the Kfir Battlion's Nahshon Brigade Lt. Col. Yoel Glickman, stood up from his wheelchair and saluted Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson, who fell in the battle where he was wounded.

Drone footage:

Terrorists entered a tunnel and were eliminated

Hamas terrorists were spotted b a drone in Beit Lahia entering a tunnel with weapons in their hands and were bombed a short while later.

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Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Kfir Brigade fighters in Jabaliya eliminate dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle, including attacks from the air, destroying dozens of terrorist infrastructures.

Photo essay:

A tour through the destroyed terrorist stronghold of Jabaliya

An Israel National News-Arutz Sheva photographer embedded with soldiers of the Kfir Brigade in the town of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip and photographed the widespread damage and the continued combat.

Soldier punished for throwing rock on Palestinian Arab vehicle

Soldier from Kfir Brigade threw a rock at a Palestinian Arab vehicle claiming that the vehicle was speeding towards him. IDF says "there was no danger to the life of the soldier who threw the rock."

SSG Geri Gideon Hanghal killed in Binyamin ramming attack

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal, aged 24, from Nof HaGalil, served as a soldier in the 90th Battalion ("Nahshon") of the Kfir Brigade.

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade practiced combat on enemy territory while practicing movement through thicketed terrain, mountainous terrain, and activating fire.

Operation Arnon:

'An exciting and nerve-wracking operation'

Soldiers from the Kfir and Paratroopers brigades accompanied the forces that rescued the hostages and were responsible for the security and rescue cover. "What happened is far beyond imagination."

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

The Kfir Brigade, established in 2005, has located and destroyed 30 terror tunnel shafts since the beginning of the war.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We operate professionally but are not free from mistakes'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks at ceremony in memory of fallen soldiers of the Kfir Brigade, comments on the fight against terror.

IDF to form new brigade to stop infiltrators

Kfir Brigade to be charged with defending "seam line" of Israel's security fence.

Inspirational 'lone soldier' becomes Kfir commander

Sgt. Yossi Nadel of the Kfir Brigade speaks to Arutz Sheva about his life in Israel and his new role as a commander with 12 soldiers.

From car bombing to Kfir Brigade

Reuel Yehoshua saw a car bombing with his own eyes, and made up his mind to do something about it.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits IDF Land Forces HQ

Gantz then visited Kfir Brigade and received overview of exercise and effectiveness of simulation training.

Soldier shot in training accident

Soldier struck by friendly fire during training exercise at Kfir Brigade base, taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

IDF major discovers his brother was ramming attack victim

IDF major serving in Kfir Brigade receives notification of ramming attack - and finds out his brother was the severely injured officer.

'I was thinking: This is probably a terrorist attack'

Soldier who fired at terrorist in Samaria recalls: "I recognized a vehicle that was speeding toward us, I told the civilians to move."

Watch: Kfir brigade practices fighting Hamas

Infantry brigade concludes exercise over past week to practice scenarios in urban warfare.

Kfir Brigade:

Fighting terror, protecting the home front

Captain Benayahu Cohen, commander of the Shimshon company in the Kfir Brigade, writes to the brigade's new recruits.

Moshe Feiglin's son booted from combat unit

IDF kicks out politician's son after he wrote a viral Facebook post calling on troops to refuse orders that endangered them.

Kfir's exceptional fighters: 'Sacrifice and investment'

47 soldiers, commanders receive commendation from Brigade Commander. 'Proves love of nation, land, rightness of path valid among youth.'

Soldier jailed for growing beard

Combat soldier imprisoned for 20 days for growing beard during counting of the Omer. IDF: 'Soldier does not maintain religious lifestyle.'

'Suddenly we were told - we've got Johnny'

Commander of Nachshon Battalion of Kfir Brigade Company tells of behind-the-scenes action capturing murderer of Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal.

Swastika scrawled on Joshua's tomb

Visitors at grave of Joshua Bin Nun shocked to find the site defaced with Nazi symbol.

From 'Cheder' to platoon commander

Lieutenant Shlomo Weizman will stand today at his soldier's swearing-in ceremony, Haruv reconnaissance unit recruits.

'I acted because I care'

Mediator between Kfir Brigade Commander and father of Elor Azariya testifies.

'Open investigation against Kfir Commander over Azariya case'

Attorney on Elor Azariya's defense team calls for an investigation of Brigade Commander who pressured soldier's father not to appeal.

'The Army behaved like a mafia'

Elor Azariya's attorney reacts to the recent conversation which the Kfir Brigade Commander held with Charlie Azariya.

Kfir Brigade Commander met with Charlie Azariya

Meeting held with mediation of Ophir Sofer, former deputy to Paratrooper's Battalion Commander, today General Secretary of National Union.

Security forces carry out mass operations in Judea-Samaria

Police and IDF forces carried out multiple operations in Judea and Samaria last night, arresting one in connection to the Mark murder.

IDF Commander reprimanded following attack investigation

Central Command head reprimands Kfir Brigade Commander following investigation of last week’s attack near Samaria’s Har Bracha.

IDF commander suspended over Har Bracha attack

Investigation of attack on army post reveals serious deficiencies; Kfir Brigade company commander gets punished.

Soldier incarcerated for 'extremist dance' wedding

21-day sentence for soldier whose gun was passed around during dance, in which one person waved picture of murdered Arab baby.

Watch: Anglo IDF Recruits Bridge Army and Torah

Arutz Sheva speaks to Israel's newest soldiers Tuesday as they leave the yeshiva world for the military.

'Soldiers Go Home and Hug Their Moms, But I Can't'

Seven months after aliyah, Meir Ginsburg explains to Arutz Sheva how he fell in love with Israel and decided to be an infantry soldier.

Photos and Videos: Northern Israel Snowbound

White stuff is falling thick and fast in the northern parts of Israel, but soldiers' morale is not.

IDF Honors Officer Who Took on Afula Terrorist

Second Lieutenant Yitzhak Maimon, who took on the terrorist who murdered Eden Atias, given certificate of appreciation by the IDF.

Alert Troops Foil Gaza Terror Attack

IDF troops prevented an apparent terror attack Monday night near the Gaza border fence.

Hevron Hills: Arab Gang Caught with Firebombs in Hand

Four young would-be terrorists are nabbed minutes before they could throw bombs at Jewish drivers.

US, Israel Air Forces on 2-Week 'Juniper Stallion' Exercise

The US and Israeli air forces are carrying out a two-week set of joint maneuvers designed to improve interoperability in the air.

Soldiers Arrest Terrorist With Firebombs, Explosives

Soldiers from the IDF’s Kfir Brigade arrested a PA Arab who was carrying firebombs and improvised explosive devices.

IDF Arms Soldiers with Cameras

Following release of videos showing soldiers ‘running away,’ the IDF has decided to put soldiers with cameras on the front line.

Soldier Who Refused to Ambush Vandals Suspended

The IDF suspends a Kfir Brigade fighter who refused to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals for six months.

Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Ambush 'Price Tag' Vandals

IDF soldier dismissed from a commanders’ course after refusing to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals.

IDF Chief Meets New Soldiers: Be Proud, You are Taking a Risk

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz meets the young recruits who will be joining the IDF’s Kfir anti-terror brigade.

Stabbing Attack Foiled in Gush Etzion Junction

One day after Shalit deal, female terrorist tries to stab Israelis. No one hurt.

Video: Kfir - Think Camouflaged!

A new IDF video describes the Kfir Brigade, the youngest Infantry Corps brigade in the Israel Defense Forces.