Givati brigade

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage

The soldier is alleged to have been in contact with Iranian intelligence forces since some time in July 2025, and to have carried out tasks for them in exchange for financial compensation.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)
 IDF soldiers seen as part of operations targeting Syrian military capabilities, in northern Israel, January 9, 2025

Israeli officer dumps urine on soldiers' clothes, court martialed by IDF

Israeli tank manoeuvres, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 6, 2025.

WATCH: IDF combat soldiers engage in violent brawl at northern base

Hadar and Tzur Goldin (center) with their parents Simha and Leah.

Hadar Goldin’s brother to 'Post': Gaza war cannot end if hostages remain - interview


Over 500 Israeli soldiers killed since October 7 massacre, IDF says

In addition to the 501 soldiers, 57 officers and policemen of the Israel Police were also killed in the battles to contain and defend the settlements, along with about ten soldiers of Shin Bet.

 IDF soldiers in Gaza work to complete their mission.

Three Givati soldiers fall in battle in Gaza

The three announced Wednesday were Lt. Yaron Eliezer Chitiz, 23, from Ra'anana; Staff-Sgt. Itay Buton, 20, from Petah Tikva; and Staff-Sgt. Efraim Yachman, 21, from Neve Daniel.

 (L-R) Staff-Sgt. Itay Buton, 20, Lt. Yaron Eliezer Chitiz, 23, and Staff-Sgt. Efraim Yachman, 21, who all fell in battle in Gaza on December 26, 2023.

IDF paratroopers raid Hamas military intelligence headquarters

Soldiers in the IDF's Givati Brigade the same day raided the headquarters of Hamas in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.

 The ground activity of IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip

IDF Givati commander recalls October 7 massacre, preparing for Gaza op.

Givati Capt. Dan Katzir responded to the Hamas October 7 massacre. Weeks later, he prepared with his soldiers for ground operations in Gaza.

 CAPT. DAN KATZIR, a Givati commander, helped fight terrorists on Oct. 7 and then trained to fight in Gaza.

Hamas's military quarter in Gaza City sees heavy combat, 50 terrorists killed in battle

Soldiers from the Givati Brigade, along with the 162nd Armored Division and special forces, raided the military quarter which is situated near the Shifa Hospital.

 IDF soldiers take control of Hamas's military quarter in Gaza City, November 9, 2023

Israel's Givati Brigade uncovers Hamas intel in northern Gaza stronghold

Operational maps, command and control tables and personal details of commanders who operate within the terrorist organization, were discovered.

 Intelligence found in a Hamas stronghold after IDF soldiers took control.

Seven years after his father was killed in terror attack, Pedaya Mark falls in Gaza

In an interview with Maariv last year, Mark told about the attack he went through with his family, about the pain of his father's death and life after the hardship.

 2nd.-Lt. Pedaya Mark

IDF releases names of two Givati soldiers killed in action in Gaza

More than 300 soldiers have been killed in the battles since October 7.

Lavi Lipshitz (left) and  Roei Wolf (right), two IDF soldiers that were killed in northern Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron.

IDF officer foils Hamas sandal-wearing ambush attempt

Maj. Matan Elgraby, 32, displayed extraordinary instinct and resourcefulness, preventing Hamas terrorists for killing more Israeli soldiers.


‘I took my gun and drove toward Gaza’: One soldier remembers Oct 7

Givati company commander recalls how he was staying in northern Israel when he heard about the attack and drove south.

 Captain Amit is a company commander in Givati. On October 7 he drove south to confront terrorists and now he is training for the next phase.