Givati Brigade

Legendary IDF battlefield tours impart Israeli fighting heritage

IDF Appreciation Day for 1948 fighters for State and IDFs 70th anniversary. 'Their work was important once and is important to this day.'

Prominent Religious Zionist General to be forced out of the IDF?

Fate of Brigadier General Ofer Vinter to be decided Monday. Vinter is known for his connection to Religious Zionist community, Eli academy.

Meet Mahmoud: Arab, Israeli, Givati fighter

Central Israel Arab completes Givati basic training: 'I said if they stick me in a job, I'm leaving; I want to contribute to the State.'

Givati fighters in Hevron: 'sharp and prepared'

Tzabar Battalion fighters conclude tour of duty in Hevron area, during which 92 terrorists and more than 60 Arab rioters were arrested.

IDF soldiers leave post in protest of Amona eviction

Soldiers from the Givati Brigade stationed near Ofra abandon their post, but return after being assured they won't be asked to evict Amona.

Watch: Givati soldiers wake up early for Slichot services

Reserve soldier films his friends making sure to wake up at dawn for Slichot ahead of grueling training exercises.

Bombed children of Sderot - confident soldiers of today

Sderot merits a special kind of protection - their own children, now grown up and serving in their hometowns as soldiers of the IDF.

Soldier who tragically died in training 'humble, aspiring'

Rabbi mourns student, private Yehuda Suissa, who collapsed in intense training a day after enlistment. Funeral to be held at 1 p.m.

IDF soldier collapses and dies in training

In tragic training mishap, new recruit dies day after enlisting in Givati Brigade.

IDF Givati soldiers join battle to save troubled teens

Group of IDF Givati Brigade soldiers to take part in Jerusalem Marathon for Kav L'Noar charity, helping children at risk.

IDF joins at-risk teens in Jerusalem Marathon

2,000 soldiers from Givati Brigade will team up with teenagers who participate in Kav L'Noar programs.

Givati's elite 'Tzabar' battalion pulls out of Hevron

After a challenging six months of thwarting attacks and overnight raids, Tzabar battalion replaced by Kfir Brigade's Shimshon unit.

Details emerge about Arab IDF soldier who joined ISIS

Soldier served in the IDF's elite Givati Brigade, was estranged from his family over joining the army.

Letter to Our Son, the Soldier

'It is Forbidden to Treat Soldiers like Criminal Suspects'

Rabbi Ariel slams talk of investigation of IDF for 'Hannibal Protocol'; blood of civilians who don't leave war zone 'on their own heads.'

Bennett: Givati Soldiers Deserve Medals, not Lawyers

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett defends the Givati Brigade soldiers, vows 'there will be no investigation of courage.'

Pundit Blames Bennett for 102 Lebanese Deaths in 1996

Jewish Home head reacts to journalist's accusations, vows to prevent investigations against soldiers who fought in Gaza war.

Vindication

Case Dropped Against IDF Commander Who Invoked G-d

Givati Commander Ofer Winter cleared of investigation claiming coverups; his soldiers charge it was organized targeting for religiosity.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

IDF Commander who Invoked G-d Targeted for 'Elimination'

Religious commander Ofer Winter's soldiers charge there is an organized attempt to get rid of him as investigation launches.

Ya'alon Criticizes Religious IDF Commander for Invoking God

Ya'alon says he would have told Givati officer to phrase his call-up message differently because IDF is 'army of all,' including non-Jews.

Anger as Southern Community 'Abandoned' by IDF

Residents of Netiv Ha'asarah, on the border with Gaza, astonished to find soldiers sent to guard them had disappeared.

IDF Lauds Givati Commander After Media Storm

Commander falsely slandered for 'exclusion of women' praised by Brigade founder: 'I hope we have more like him in the future.'

Feminists Trash Givati Commander for 'Excluding Women'

Media says Col. Ofer Winter nixed a performance by a popular singer because she's female. Facts say otherwise.

IDF to Decorate Soldiers for Bravery, Courage as Operation Ends

Senior officers say a large-scale project launched to determine who will be decorated; Lt. Eitan, Shayetet 13 likely among them.

Five Terrorists Killed After Emerging from 'Terror Tunnel'

Terror attack thwarted as IDF Givati Brigade soldiers identify and kill five terrorists exiting Gaza tunnel; weapons and explosives seized.

Watch: Givati Soldiers Uncover Terror Tunnel

IDF video shows terrorists plunge into the unknown as they fight Hamas terror; General.: 'We still have a lot to do.'

Watch: IDF Troops Detect Terror Tunnel

IDF troops from the Givati Brigade have so far discovered 13 terrorist tunnels during their operation in Gaza.

Operation Protective Edge

IDF Eliminates Hamas Terrorists Who Breached Gaza Border

Heavily armed Hamas terrorists killed in firefight with IDF after entering by sea on way to nearby kibbutz; one soldier lightly wounded.

Photos: Givati's Finest in Paintball Drill

Givati Brigade commandos simulate urban fighting in what they say is the best way.

Gaza Smuggling Tunnel Explodes During IDF Operation

Smuggling tunnel explodes in southern Gaza as a group of IDF soldiers work to uncover it.