Golani Brigade

Two years of war - through the lens of a camera

Two years after IDF ground forces entered Gaza following the October 7 massacre, IDF publishes new footage of the forces on the ground.

Salt of the earth series:

Dvir Lisha HY"D: First Swords of Iron soldier buried on Mt. Herzl

Dvir Lisha HY"D was a victim of the Katif Disengagement at the age of 3 when his family was expelled from their home, and, tragically, also a victim of its results when he was killed, fighting heroically on October 7th at Gaza's Zikim shore.

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Rabbi Granot officiates at wedding of his fallen son's fiancé

Rabbi Tamir Granot, head of the Orot Shaul Hesder Yeshiva, officiated at the wedding of the fiancée of his son, Captain Amitai, Hy"d who was killed by anti-tank gunfire on the Lebanese border.

Cleared for publication:

Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

Captain Reei Biran, a squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. 890 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

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IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

From the soldiers' POV

Watch: IDF activities in southern Khan Yunis

IDF forces eliminate terrorists and dismantle underground infrastructure in ongoing operations targeting Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza.

Father of Golani soldier:

Edan Alexander stayed on base instead of my son, saving him

Simon, whose son served with Alexander in the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion, revealed that his son got to stay home on the weekend of the massacre because Edan volunteered to remain on base.

Footage from Gaza:

Commander of Edan's brigade announces his release

The commander of the Golani Brigade, where Edan served when he was abducted, notified his troops of the hostage's release.

IDF force had negligible impact:

IDF investigation exposes severe failures on Zikim beach

IDF investigation reveals sufficient forces at Zikim, who withdrew instead of fighting back; 17 civilians and one soldier were murdered on the beach.

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Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

Salt of the earth series:

Golani commando Elyashiv Wieder Hy"d: 'Say little and do much'

Elyashiv Hy"d was a symbol of how the love for the land of Israel and its people passes from generation to generation, and sadly, of the price that such limitless love demands. The story of a grandfather and his grandson.

After months in the north:

Golani Brigade returns to Gaza Strip

In the past week, the brigade’s troops have been operating in the Rafah area in order to locate and dismantle the remaining terrorist infrastructure.

Golani Brigade Commander:

'Your Oron, our Oron, has come home'

A government official and the Golani Brigade commander visit family of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, whose body was recovered from Gaza ten years after he was killed in battle.

Golani Brigade holds special exercise with Israel Dog Unit

The exercise simulated maneuvers deep in enemy territory, movement through rough terrain, casualty evacuation, and the use of Air Force helicopters.

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are operating in Syria to protect the country'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met Golani Brigade recruits and told them Ground troops are engaged in combat on four fronts: 'Judea and Samaria, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and Syria.'

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.

Salt of the Earth series:

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.