Golani Brigade

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.

Hunt for terrorist who murdered soldier continues

IDF continues search for terrorist who murdered Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal in a block-throwing attack last week.

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IDF forces operate in village where Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal fell

More than 10 suspects arrested from building where rock was thrown. Suspects taken to interrogation. Fighters continue searches.

Wounded lone soldier to lead Jewish Agency Memorial Day ceremony

Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog and Golani soldier Ori Hemo, who was hurt in Jerusalem ramming attack, to light memorial torch.

"You have one mission: win the next war"

Golani and 7th Battalion forces completed two weeks of training in the Golan Heights intended to improve their battlefield skills.

Terrorist who rammed 12 soldiers arrested

IDF, police, and Shin Bet arrest man who ran over Golani soldiers in Jerusalem overnight.

Despite terror attack: Golani recruits continue trek

Hours after ramming attack that left 12 of their comrades injured, IDF recruits continue inauguration trek in Jerusalem.

Watch: Golani soldiers at Western Wall after the attack

Many Golani IDF soldiers gathered at the Kotel for a ceremony and prayer hours after their comrades were injured in a ramming attack.

From jail to the IDF's Golani Brigade

Meet Tvivo Desta, who was in prison as a minor - but now received his Golani Brigade beret in the IDF.

Show of support for IDF at entrance to Yitzhar

Residents of Yitzhar denounce overnight attack on IDF soldiers in which one fighter was injured.

Golani fighters refuse order while on call in Gaza

Nine soldiers who were posted to Tze'elim refused to participate in a training drill and were sent to 20 days' detention.

Letter to Benny Gantz from mother of Golani fighters

Mother of six, four of whom fight in Golani Brigade, pens open letter to Benny Gantz following comments on decision to endanger soldiers.

Officer requests male soldier and crosses Haaretz

Golan Formation Commander Col. Avinoam Emunah explained inconvenience serving with woman, receives male replacement.

The Golani Brigade prepares for war

Top infantry brigade finishes week-long exercise training it for war against Hezbollah.

By day, at night, on the mountain, and in the valley

Golani fighters carry out grueling training throughout country constantly preparing to receive the order. Photo essay

'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.

Her Golani:

'The brown beret makes my heart flutter'

Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz congratulates soldiers for enlisting in Golani 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.'

IDF officer demoted after encouraging soldier to kill himself

Soldier in training threatened to kill himself, only to receive encouragement from officer, leading soldier to pull the trigger.

Open letter:

Golani fighter writes to all of us

Golani fighter astonished, disappointed at righteous indignation over sniper video, salutes comrades defending border against Hamas attacks.

Golani Brigade receives new recruits today

New recruits arrive this morning at training base for Golani fighters.

'Being a fighter is not a job, it's a personality'

Six hundred new Golani soldiers complete basic training and learn an important life lesson.

'He saved lives - in life and in death'

Organs of elite combat soldier killed in road accident on Highway 6 transplanted in six people overnight. Funeral this afternoon.

Soldier injured in Highway 6 car accident dies

Shiloh Siman Tov, 23, Sayeret Golani soldier seriously injured in vehicular accident last week, dies of his injuries.

Golani Reconnaissance Battalion finishes punishing exercise

Golani Brigade's elite special forces battalion wraps up tough five-day exercise mimicking actual combat situations.

IDF soldier imprisoned for kicking an Arab

IDF soldier who kicked an Arab during riots in Hevron sent to prison for 20 days, removed from combat duty and reassigned.

MK blasts soldiers making blessing 'at taxpayers' expense'

Zionist Union MK cries 'religionization,' citing Golani battalion's visit to Western Wall after Operation Protective Edge.

Satmar Rebbe's great-grandson becomes IDF officer

Chaim Meisels, who is the Satmar Rebbe's great grandson, graduated IDF Officer School on Wednesday.

Watch: PM Netanyahu speaks to mother of lone soldier

PM visits Golani base on Golan Heights, meets lone soldier, and calls soldier's mother to tell her how proud he is.

'An all-female tank will not operate in Lebanon'

IDF Ground Forces Commander says mixed-gender combat units are for patrolling peaceful borders, not intended for war.

New Netzach Yehuda commander recipient of top bravery award

Incoming haredi battalion commander Nitai Okashi received bravery award in 2007 for tackling a terrorist preparing to throw a grenade.

Officer critically injured in 'Protective Edge' promoted

Shai Siman-Tov, who was critically injured after a tunnel collapse, is recognized for his long journey back to the IDF.

New Commander of Golani Brigade: Colonel Shai Klapper

Born in Kfar Saba, grew up in Sha'arei Tikva, studied at Shavei Hevron Yeshiva. Participated in many operations, received citation.

Hundreds swarm to grave of Othniel Ben Kenaz

Over 400 Jews swarm tomb of Biblical judge located in Hevron Arab neighborhood.

Watch: Golani soldiers train on Golan Heights

Following threats by Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF holds division exercises on Golan Heights, bordering Syria and Lebanon.

Defense Minister: Golani exercise our response to all threats

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman visits Golani brigade exercise comprised of engineers, tanks, artillery.

Golan Heights sirens raised but no hits detected

Golan Heights sirens raised but no artillery hits were detected.

'The thin line between criminals and terrorists'

Nighttime raid arrests Arabs who robbed Jewish farmers; IDF commander warns 'today's thief is tomorrow's murderer.'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked --- Tough Girls Don’t Dance

Why is the Knesset Debating IDF Religiosity?

Perplexed MK Yogev reminds Knesset 'enemy is Hamas, not religious soldiers' as Jewish 'radicalization' in IDF placed on the docket.

German IDF Soldier Versus 9,300 'Israelis for Berlin'

Jew who immigrated to Israel to join combat brigade can't understand campaign asking for thousands of work visas to Germany.

Golani Troops Leave Gaza to Say Gomel Blessing at Kotel

Soldiers of hard-hit brigade leave front for first time in operation, say blessing recited after safely emerging from danger.

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.