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News and updates about Givati Brigade

Footage from Lebanon:

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

Givati Brigade soldiers crossed the Litani River, eliminated terrorists, and uncovered hundreds of weapons. The brigade commander described the fighting and its significance in protecting northern Israeli communities.

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

The IDF is investigating whether Hezbollah used advanced targeting methods after a drone strike killed Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin and wounded four soldiers.

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

An IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

Troops punished after missing memorial because of haredi protest

Three soldiers disciplined after arriving late to a memorial due to roadblocks from a haredi protest, sparking criticism from families.

Troops punished after missing memorial because of haredi protest

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3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Three Hezbollah terrorists, including a terrorist from the terrorist organization's elite unit, "Radwan Force," surrendered to Givati ​​forces in Bint Jbeil.

3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Southern Lebanon:

Radwan Force terrorists surrender to infantrymen

Givati Brigade soldiers in southern Lebanon identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire an anti-tank missile; the terrorists subsequently surrendered.

Radwan Force terrorists surrender to infantrymen

'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

'We waited 11 years for this moment':

Ofer Winter bids farewell to Hadar Goldin

Shortly after the funeral of Staff Sergeant Hadar Goldin, his former commander published a letter about his personal closure for one of his soldiers.

Ofer Winter bids farewell to Hadar Goldin

Givati Recon Commander:

'We fought to bring Hadar home - a powerful, emotional closure'

At a battalion gathering of the Givati Reconnaissance Unit, attended by brigade commanders and soldiers, the return of Hadar Goldin for burial in Israel is marked as a moment of closure.

'We fought to bring Hadar home - a powerful, emotional closure'

Givati Brigade spots IED trap with a drone

During a sweep of a multi-story terrorist structure, a booby-trapped explosive device was identified on the sixth floor by a UAV.

Givati Brigade spots IED trap with a drone

From Yeshiva to IDF:

Sons of ministers draft to IDF

Sons of ministers Amichai Eliyahu and Bezalel Smotrich and head of Hesder Yeshiva in Holon, Rabbi Haggai Lundin, draft to IDF.

Sons of ministers draft to IDF

Beit Hanoun:

Troops eliminate terrorists in tunnel near key Israeli rail route

As part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, IDF destroys terror tunnel with weapons and living quarters just 5 km from Ashkelon-Sderot line.

Troops eliminate terrorists in tunnel near key Israeli rail route

Moving moment

Father of fallen soldier presents berets to haredi soldiers

Haredi soldiers from the Tomer Company and Netzach Yehuda Battalion completed their training, surrounded by family and rabbis.

Father of fallen soldier presents berets to haredi soldiers

Salt of the Earth series:

Eitan Rosenzweig Hy"d: A world class artist who loved learning

His most impressive work, done before he turned 18, graces the Bible Lands Museum. The eclectic selections on his bookshelves show, as his father said, that 'everything interested him,' especially Torah. But he wanted to defend his beloved country...

Eitan Rosenzweig Hy"d: A world class artist who loved learning

After over a year at war:

Givati Brigade withdraws from Gaza Strip

After a year and three months of intensive battles in which it lost 86 soldiers, the Givati Brigade left the Gaza Strip to prepare for its next mission.

Givati Brigade withdraws from Gaza Strip

Combat officer severely injured in northern Gaza

Combat officer in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, was severely injured on Sunday during combat in northern Gaza. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Combat officer severely injured in northern Gaza

Moving:

Wounded warrior dances again 'I'm best at falling and getting up'

Matan Misan, a Givati Reconnaissance Brigade soldier who lost both legs in battle in Gaza, published a video of him dancing and wrote: 'I'm the world champion of falling and getting up again.'

Wounded warrior dances again 'I'm best at falling and getting up'

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

SSG Epshtein, 19 from Nesher, was a soldier in the Tzabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade. He was killed in a mortar strike in Jabaliya.

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

Farmer attacked just hours after his gun was confiscated

The farmer was bloodied but remained conscious and survived the attack. He released a video denouncing the IDF for its actions.

Farmer attacked just hours after his gun was confiscated

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

Reservist from the Givati Brigade severely injured during combat in southern Gaza on Monday. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

The grandson of Moshe Feiglin

IDF soldier Yair Levin from Givat Harel killed in battle in Gaza

Yair Levin, a soldier from Givat Harel who served in the Givati Brigade, killed during operational activity in Gaza.

IDF soldier Yair Levin from Givat Harel killed in battle in Gaza

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Near Philadelphi Corridor

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Givati Brigade soldiers operating in Rafah located weapons Intended to by used to attack IDF forces and neutralized terrorists.

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Watch:

Nahal soldiers operate in Zeitoun, Givati in eastern Rafah

As part of the operation, the soldiers carried out a targeted raid on a school where weapons, AK-47s, and ammunition were located inside the classrooms.

Nahal soldiers operate in Zeitoun, Givati in eastern Rafah

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Terrorist who surveyed IDF forces eliminated from the air

The Givati Brigade's combat team in Khan Yunis has so far eliminated many terrorists and exposed shafts, targeting raids on terrorist infrastructure.

Terrorist who surveyed IDF forces eliminated from the air

Salt of the earth. One story.

Entire worlds lie behind the terse words Israelis pray not to hear when they turn on the news each morning since the start of the Swords of Iron War: “The IDF has cleared for publication …” This time it was at the end of Shabbat.

Salt of the earth. One story.

After leaving Gaza:

Soldiers say thanksgiving blessing at Western Wall

After leaving the battlefields of the Gaza Strip, soldiers from the Givati Brigade visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem and recited the Hagomel blessing to thank G-d for their preservation in battle.

Soldiers say thanksgiving blessing at Western Wall

Sinwar's brother's office

IDF raids Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade headquarters

The Givati Brigade conducted a targeted raid on the "Al-Qadsia" compound, which serves as the main base of the Khan Yunis Brigade.

IDF raids Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade headquarters

Wounded soldier says goodbye:

'I don't know how I survived'

Daniel Mazevich returns to his burned-out APC to say goodbye to the eleven comrades he lost when a missile hit the vehicle.

'I don't know how I survived'

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Teachers mourn fallen Givati Brigade officer Lieutenant Yaacov Elian, 20, from Ramat Gan.

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Close quarters combat:

Watch | Givati Brigade Battle Team in southern Gaza

The Givati Brigade Battle Team comprises infantry, engineering, armored, and special forces.

Watch | Givati Brigade Battle Team in southern Gaza

Chabad brings soldiers laundromat, barbecue, and inspiration

Chabad Hassidim visited the Sde Teiman IDF base with a mobile laundromat and a barbecue dinner to raise their morale for the fighting ahead.

Chabad brings soldiers laundromat, barbecue, and inspiration

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Sergeant Roei Wolf and Sergeant Lavi Lipshitz fell while defending Israel against Hamas terrorists during war in northern Gaza.

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

A special order to remember fallen IDF soldiers

An IDF lieutenant radioed his command with an order in memory of a fallen comrade: 'Smile, because a smile is the strength to continue'.

A special order to remember fallen IDF soldiers

Soldier imprisoned for statement receives reduction in sentence

Commanding officer of the Southern Command approves reduction of sentence for Givati Brigade soldier who made political statement.

Soldier imprisoned for statement receives reduction in sentence

'Yehuda Guetta's killer raised his hands and confessed'

Givati Brigade commander describes how IDF tracked, captured terrorist who committed deadly shooting earlier this week.

'Yehuda Guetta's killer raised his hands and confessed'

Watch: 'Severe' brawl at IDF base, 21 soldiers injured

A video of 'severe' brawl at IDF base earlier in the week involving some-30 soldiers released.

Watch: 'Severe' brawl at IDF base, 21 soldiers injured

IDF melting pot melts down into violence between battalions

21 soldiers injured in brawl between elite Bedouin unit and Shaked battalion.

IDF melting pot melts down into violence between battalions

First Givati 'Namer' APC brigade exercise

Givati ends 17 weeks of intensive training; between engineering tools, combat helicopters, and 'Meanies' a completely new force emerged.

First Givati 'Namer' APC brigade exercise

WATCH: Battalion commander rushes a soldier to the floor

A commander of a battalion in the Givati Brigade filmed pulling a soldier to the floor in order to prevent him from leaving the unit.

WATCH: Battalion commander rushes a soldier to the floor

'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.

'Excited and nostalgic'

Haredi company commander in Givati brigade?

In coming weeks new company commander appointment expected in Givati brigade's Rotem battalion from among several haredi officer candidates.

Haredi company commander in 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.'

Legendary IDF battlefield tours impart Israeli fighting heritage

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.

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

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.'

Meet Mahmoud: Arab, Israeli, Givati fighter

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.

Givati fighters in Hevron: 'sharp and prepared'

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.

IDF soldiers leave post in protest of Amona eviction

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.

Watch: Givati soldiers wake up early for Slichot services

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.

Bombed children of Sderot - confident soldiers of today

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.

Soldier who tragically died in training 'humble, aspiring'

IDF soldier collapses and dies in training

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

IDF soldier collapses and dies in training

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 Givati soldiers join battle to save troubled teens

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.

IDF joins at-risk teens in Jerusalem Marathon

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.

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

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.

Details emerge about Arab IDF soldier who joined ISIS

Letter to Our Son, the Soldier

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.'

'It is Forbidden to Treat Soldiers like Criminal Suspects'

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.'

Bennett: Givati Soldiers Deserve Medals, not Lawyers

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.

Pundit Blames Bennett for 102 Lebanese Deaths in 1996

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.

Case Dropped Against IDF Commander Who Invoked G-d