Golani brigade

Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates

On Sunday, dozens of Golani Brigade soldiers and officers walked out of a large conference hall to protest female soldiers singing at the ceremony.

Women will soon be able to serve in the Israeli Air Force's elite  669 Search and Rescue Unit as well as the Yahalom combat engineering unit.
The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

IDF Golani soldier injured in southern Gaza in second 'operational accident' in 24 hours

(L-R)  civilian archaeologist Ze’ev 'Jabo' Hanoch Erlich and IDF soldier Gur Kehati.

IDF closes criminal probe into deaths of IDF Sgt., civilian in Lebanon attack

Golani Brigade troops along the Yellow Line area in eastern Rafah.

IDF destroys Hamas equipment, dismantles infrastructure along Gaza’s Yellow Line in eastern Rafah


Sergeant Yosef Hieb killed in Hezbollah drone attack on Golani base

Sergeant Hieb, 19, from Tuba-Zanghariya, was killed during training for an infantry role in the Golani Brigade.

 Sergeant Yosef Hieb

IDF Golani Brigade seizes Hezbollah compound, thwarts major attack on northern Israel

The Hezbollah compound included a residential building and an olive grove, where a launcher, fully loaded and aimed at northern communities, was found.

 IDF soldiers from the Golani Brigade operate in southern Lebanon, October 8, 2024.

Golani Brigade seizes weapons, eliminate Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon ground op.

The IDF stated that these soldiers destroyed weapons and terrorist infrastructure and eliminated terrorists both in combat and with assistance from the Israel Air Force.

 Golani Brigade conducting exercises to prepare for Lebanon ground operation, published October 2, 2024

WATCH: IDF's Golani Brigade gears up for war against Hamas

"The heroism of the fallen of the 13th Battalion accompanies us in every step we take," stated battalion commander Lt. Col. Tomer Greenberg.

 Soldiers of the IDF Golani brigade train for possible combat during Operation Swords of Iron, October 2023

IDF Golani Brigade participated in 'African Lion' exercise in Morocco

This is the first time that the IDF is participating in the multinational exercise.

 A delegation of 12 soldiers and commanders from the Golani Brigade's elite unit in the IDF joined the "African Lion 2023" international exercise in Morocco

2 IDF soldiers imprisoned, 1 suspended after Golani brigade walkout

The rest of the unit will be required to complete a series of educational disciplinary activities before returning to their usual training and work schedule. 

Golani Troops during a large scale drill in northern Israel simulating war with Hezbollah.

IDF Golani soldiers stage walkout, refuse to train after commander is transferred out

The soldiers were called in for a disciplinary conversation after laying down their weapons and refusing to train.

Golani soldiers during their swearing in ceremony at the Western Wall.

IDF soldier imprisoned for attacking activist in Hebron

Palestinian peace activist Issa Amro was thrown to the ground and violently beaten up while being interviewed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, December 10, 2022.

IDF troops ambush terrorists near Nablus, killing one

At least one of the terrorists was part of a group that had claimed responsibility for a number of recent shooting attacks.

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, September 25, 2022

IDF shows off its innovative might in week-long conference

The conference will “enable the deepening of cooperation in the areas of strategy and defense," said the IDF.

IDF international innovation conference