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News and updates about Kfir Brigade

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.

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

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.

'We operate professionally but are not free from mistakes'

IDF to form new brigade to stop infiltrators

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

IDF to form new brigade to stop infiltrators

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.

Inspirational 'lone soldier' becomes Kfir commander

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.

From car bombing to Kfir Brigade

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits IDF Land Forces HQ

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

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits IDF Land Forces HQ

Soldier shot in training accident

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

Soldier shot in training accident

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.

IDF major discovers his brother was ramming attack victim

'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."

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

Watch: Kfir brigade practices fighting Hamas

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

Watch: Kfir brigade practices fighting Hamas

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.

Fighting terror, protecting the home front

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.

Moshe Feiglin's son booted from combat unit

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.'

Kfir's exceptional fighters: 'Sacrifice and investment'

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.'

Soldier jailed for growing beard

'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.

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

Swastika scrawled on Joshua's tomb

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

Swastika scrawled on Joshua's tomb

From 'Cheder' to platoon commander

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

From 'Cheder' to platoon commander

'I acted because I care'

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

'I acted because I care'

'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.

'Open investigation against Kfir Commander over Azariya case'

'The Army behaved like a mafia'

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

'The Army behaved like a mafia'

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.

Kfir Brigade Commander met with Charlie Azariya

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.

Security forces carry out mass operations in Judea-Samaria

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 reprimanded following attack investigation

IDF commander suspended over Har Bracha attack

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

IDF commander suspended over Har Bracha attack

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.

Soldier incarcerated for 'extremist dance' wedding

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.

Watch: Anglo IDF Recruits Bridge Army and Torah

'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.

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

Photos and Videos: Northern Israel Snowbound

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

Photos and Videos: Northern Israel Snowbound

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.

IDF Honors Officer Who Took on Afula Terrorist

Alert Troops Foil Gaza Terror Attack

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

Alert Troops Foil Gaza Terror Attack

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.

Hevron Hills: Arab Gang Caught with Firebombs in Hand

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.

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

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.

Soldiers Arrest Terrorist With Firebombs, Explosives

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.

IDF Arms Soldiers with Cameras

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 Who Refused to Ambush Vandals Suspended

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.

Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Ambush '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.

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

Stabbing Attack Foiled in Gush Etzion Junction

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

Stabbing Attack Foiled in Gush Etzion Junction

Video: Kfir - Think Camouflaged!

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

Video: Kfir - Think Camouflaged!