Golani Brigade
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Golani Brigade, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Farmer Attacked with Batons After Filming Suspicious ATV in Upper Galilee
An Israeli farmer was violently attacked by masked men after photographing a suspicious ATV on his Upper Galilee grazing land, with his young grandson witnessing the assault. The…
IDF Warns Defense Minister Katz of Imminent Large-Scale Escalation in West Bank Due to Rising Jewish Terrorism
The IDF warned Defense Minister Israel Katz of a looming large-scale escalation in the West Bank due to a sharp rise in Jewish extremist attacks and ineffective responses. The mil…
IDF Releases Investigations Into Five Key Gaza War Incidents Including Aid Convoy Attack
The IDF published investigations into five major Gaza war incidents, including the deadly attack on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy and other cases involving civilian casualtie…
Golani Brigade Soldiers Complain About Excessive Walking in 40-Degree Heat to Reach Mess Hall
Golani Brigade soldiers at Pilon base near the Sea of Galilee complain about walking six times daily in 40-degree heat to reach the mess hall, causing physical strain and financia…
Israeli Police Seize About 80 Cattle Intruding on Golani Base Firing Zone
Israeli Border Police seized about 80 cattle that entered a live-fire zone at the Golani base, halting IDF training. The animals were quarantined and their owners questioned, with…
IDF Central Command Chief Warns Settler Violence Diverts Resources from Counterterrorism
IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that settler violence in the West Bank diverts military resources from counterterrorism. Recent attacks in…
IDF Faces Rising Tensions in West Bank After Violent Clashes in Kusra Village
Following violent clashes in Kusra village, the IDF deployed Golani Brigade troops to the West Bank, but their combat-focused training led to increased tensions. Security official…
Eliyahu Livman Shares Emotional Account of Son Elikim’s Heroic Death and His Political Resolve
Eliyahu Livman, father of fallen Golani medic Elikim Livman, recounts his son’s heroic death during the Hamas attack and his own search for answers. After months of hope and grief…
Yosef Hadad Advances Surprise Political Alliance Ahead of October Elections
Yosef Hadad is behind the new party "Brave Israel" ahead of October elections, exploring a political alliance with retired Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter. The party focuses on internation…
Israeli Settlers Invade Palestinian Homes in Kusra, IDF Fails to Complete Evacuation
Dozens of Jewish settlers invaded Palestinian homes in Kusra, south of Nablus, disrupting water repairs and evading IDF control. The Israeli military criticized police absence and…
Golani Brigade's 25 Soldiers Hold Off Hundreds of Militants in Kisufim Battle Revealed
On October 7, 25 Golani Brigade soldiers led by Captain Ido Yitzhaki fought off hundreds of militants near Kisufim, sustaining eight casualties but preventing the attackers from a…
Security Officials Criticize IDF for Delayed Response in Palestinian Village Clashes
Israeli security officials accuse the IDF of delaying action during violent clashes in the Palestinian village of Kusra due to political concerns, leading to escalation and forced…
Defense Minister Katz Orders Plan to Shift West Bank Policing to Israeli Police Amid Political Tensions
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to draft a plan transferring policing powers over Israeli civilians in the West Bank to the Israeli police, a move that co…
Israeli Settlers Return to Palestinian Village of Kusra Amid Military Crackdown
Israeli settlers returned to the Palestinian village of Kusra after the IDF demolished illegal outposts there. The military increased its presence to restore order amid ongoing cl…
Israeli Government Backing Fuels Anarchy in West Bank and Risks Major Security Incident in Gaza
The Israeli government’s support for right-wing extremists in the West Bank has led to unchecked violence and illegal outposts, while restrained IDF actions in Gaza allow Hamas to…
Israeli Fallen Soldiers’ Final Letters Form a Spiritual Testament for a Generation
Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Israeli fallen soldiers’ personal writings have formed a new spiritual legacy called "Chapters of the Sons," expressing faith, courage…
Defense Minister Katz Vows No Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Security Zone Despite Trump Warning
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz insists the IDF will remain in southern Lebanon's security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite warnings from the Trump administration. K…
Israeli Forces Demolish Two Illegal Outposts in West Bank's Samaria Region
Israeli forces demolished two illegal outposts near Qutza and Jalud in the West Bank's Samaria region, confiscated equipment, and detained one Israeli. Golani Brigade troops deplo…
IDF Denies Preemptive Strike on Hamas Despite Intelligence of 50 Militants Near Gaza Border
Intelligence reported 50 Hamas militants gathering near the Gaza border, but the IDF command denied a preemptive strike due to lack of visual confirmation, frustrating soldiers on…
IDF Destroys Illegal Outposts Near Kusra and Jalud in West Bank
The IDF dismantled two illegal outposts near Kusra and Jalud in the West Bank, confiscated equipment, detained one Israeli, and deployed Golani troops for security operations.
US Ambassador Condemns Israeli Settler Siege on Palestinian Village of Kusra
The US Ambassador to Israel condemned Israeli settlers' four-day siege of the Palestinian village Kusra near Nablus, calling it terror. The Israeli military, responding to US requ…
IDF Signal Units Overcome Terrain and Hezbollah Threats to Maintain Lebanon Communications
IDF signal units face Lebanon's difficult terrain and Hezbollah threats to maintain covert communication networks during operations. They adapted with new technology and tactics…
IDF Soldiers Read Memorial Torah Scroll at Bofor Fortress in Lebanon
A Torah scroll honoring 14 fallen Israeli soldiers was brought to the Bofor fortress in Lebanon, where current Golani Brigade soldiers read from it, symbolizing a generational con…
American Golani Fighter William Shakin Laid to Rest in Jerusalem After Suicide
William Shakin, an American volunteer soldier in the Israeli Golani Brigade, died by suicide in New York and was buried in Jerusalem. He struggled with severe mental health issues…
Israeli Families Pass Down Golani Brigade Service Tradition Across Generations
Several Israeli families shared their pride and concerns as their sons enlisted in the Golani Brigade, continuing a multi-generational tradition. Fathers recounted their own servi…
New Golani Brigade Recruits Share Pride and Nerves on Enlistment Day
New recruits to Israel's Golani Brigade and their families shared feelings of pride, anxiety, and hope on enlistment day, with parents offering support and soldiers expressing con…
Israeli Diaspora Minister Visits Northern West Bank, Calls 2005 Disengagement a Tragedy
Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Shikli visited northern Samaria with Yossi Dagan, who returned to Sha-Nur 21 years after the 2005 disengagement. Shikli called the disengagement…
Israeli Captive Survivor Compares Yosef Haddad's Violent Clash to Hamas Tunnel Captivity
Israeli captive survivor Ziv Berman compared a violent clash between Israeli activist Yosef Haddad and American right-wing influencer Dennis Pfoetzer to his own captivity by Hamas…
Father of Fallen Golani Soldier Accompanies Younger Son to Enlistment, Upholding Family Legacy
Yishai Rubin accompanied his younger son to enlist in the Golani Brigade nearly three years after his older son, Sergeant Amichai Rubin, was killed in combat on October 7. He expr…
Gadi Eizenkot’s Unexpected Shift to Golani Unit Revealed by Childhood Friend
Yaakov Kisus, a childhood friend of Gadi Eizenkot, revealed how Eizenkot unexpectedly joined the Golani Brigade instead of the navy, highlighting his humility, persistence, and le…
Former PM Bennett Escorts New Golani and Egoz Recruits, Praises Young Generation
Naftali Bennett accompanied new recruits to the Golani Brigade and Egoz unit, expressing pride in the young generation and calling for unity beyond politics during enlistment.
Golani Fighter William Shakin Dies by Suicide in New York Amid Mental Health Struggles
William Shakin, an American who volunteered for the Golani Brigade and fought in Gaza, died by suicide in New York after mental health struggles. His family seeks to bury him in I…
Israeli Hesder Yeshiva Students Enlist in Golani and Kfir Brigades Amid Ongoing Conflict
Hesder yeshiva students from Nir and Orot Shaul enlisted in the Golani Brigade, while students from 11 other yeshivas joined the Kfir Brigade amid ongoing conflict. Thousands of r…
Female IDF Officers Lead Critical West Bank Operations Coordinating Intelligence and Field Actions
Female IDF officers lead and coordinate sensitive West Bank operations, managing intelligence and field missions to combat terrorism. They operate in key areas like Ephraim and Et…
Wounded Golani Fighter Performs on The Voice and Recites Psalm of Thanks
Avraham Dahan, a wounded Golani soldier, auditioned on The Voice Israel performing "Balaila Balaila" and recited a Psalm of thanks. Recognized by musician Idan Raichel, Dahan shar…
Pro-Palestinian Group Files Criminal Complaint in Vietnam Against CEO of Israeli Right-Wing NGO
A Belgian pro-Palestinian group filed a criminal complaint in Vietnam against Matan Gerfi, CEO of Israeli NGO Im Tirtzu, accusing him of war crimes and incitement to genocide duri…
IDF Chief Remembers Fallen Commander in Emotional Meeting with His Daughter
IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi honored fallen Lt. Col. Amotz Greenberg during a memorial event, meeting Greenberg’s daughter Shira, who serves in the Golani Brigade. Kochavi recalled Gree…
Family of Fallen Golani Fighter Ahad Yaari Urges Public to Light Extra Shabbat Candle in His Memory
The family of Golani Brigade soldier Ahad Yaari, killed in southern Lebanon on June 5, 2026, urges Israelis to light an extra Shabbat candle in his memory two months after his dea…
IDF Commander Details Strategic Surprise and Challenges in Recapturing Beaufort Fortress in South Lebanon
In May 2026, the IDF's 36th Division led by Brig. Gen. Yiftach Nurkin recaptured the strategic Beaufort fortress in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah using unexpected routes and tac…
Israeli Reservists Demand Yoaz Hendel as National Security Minister in Next Government
Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper of the Zionist Home-Reservists party launched their campaign for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, demanding Hendel be appointed National Security Mini…
IDF Chief Reviews Investigation into Deadly July Attack Near West Bank Settlement
The IDF Chief of Staff reviewed an investigation into a deadly July 2026 attack near the West Bank settlement of Tal, where two Israeli officers were killed and others injured. Th…
Hiking Attack Survivor Denounces Media Claims, Details Deadly Clash Near Palestinian Village
Roy Brown, a survivor of a deadly attack near the Palestinian village of Tel, refutes media claims that hikers entered the village and describes the violent assault that killed tw…
Two Suspects Arrested for Vandalizing Memorial of Fallen Golani Fighter in Negev
Two suspects were arrested in Bir al-Hadaj for vandalizing a memorial to Staff Sergeant Yehuda Peretz in Retamim, Negev. The suspects are under investigation, and Peretz died in a…
Four More Israeli Golani Brigade Soldiers Sent to Jail and Removed from Combat After Base Protest
Four more Golani Brigade soldiers were jailed and removed from combat after deserting their base in protest over commanders destroying traditional plaques. The battalion commander…
Israeli Soldier Diagnosed With Bone Cancer During Southeast Asia Trip Amid Military Service
Israeli soldier Omer Alon, 21, was diagnosed with aggressive bone cancer during a Southeast Asia trip after completing military service in combat zones. Despite the shock, he bega…
Father Joins Combat Reserve to Complete Service Son Lost in October 7 Battle Couldn’t Finish
Iti Barak, father of fallen soldier Tomer Barak, is enlisting in combat reserve duty near where his son died on October 7, aiming to complete the service Tomer couldn’t finish. To…
Israeli Hospitals Use 3D Printing to Revolutionize Organ and Bone Transplants
Israeli hospitals are using advanced 3D printing to create custom bone implants and biologically printed corneas, improving patient outcomes and surgical precision. Cases include…
Support Rally Planned for Golani Brigade Soldiers Punished for Base Protest
A rally is planned outside Prison 10 in Beit Lid to support 14 Golani Brigade soldiers sentenced to prison and removed from combat for protesting disrespect to unit symbols at Sde…