Nahal Brigade

After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve

The friends had arrived in the IDF via different routes. One told me about the influence of Bnei Akiva, another of family history, friends who had already served. Oct. 7, was central for all seven.

Masa Kumta ceremony: Soldiers receive their light-green berets as part of the IDF's Nahal Brigade, marking the end of months of combat training.
  IDF's Nahal Infantry Brigade established a position in Ait a Shaab,  southern Lebanon, April 19. 2026.

'Post' heads to Lebanon: IDF sets position in Ait a Shaab - Reporters Notebook

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.

IDF Nahal Brigade kills Hezbollah terrorists responsible for murdering four soldiers

An IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, published on February 6, 2026.

IDF arrests suspect in West Bank, discovers M4-style rifle hidden in vehicle


Israel 'will never withdraw from Gaza,' Katz stresses despite US anger on settlement rhetoric

"A large area of Gaza will be surrounded to protect settlements," Defense Minister Israel Katz said. "In my vision and in due time, Nahal nucleus groups will be established in the northern part."

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

US accuses Israel of 'provoking' Arab nations as Katz says 'no intention' to resettle Gaza

"The more Israel provokes, the less the Arab countries want to work with them," US officials told The Jerusalem Post.

Then-foreign minister Israel Katz looks on in Jerusalem, November 7, 2024

After airstrike slams into terrorist position in Rafah, IDF closes in, killing three

Over 20 terrorists were killed in eastern Rafah last week, and eight additional suspects were arrested as part of ongoing operations to dismantle underground terror infrastructure, the IDF announced.

Following an air strike the Nahal Brigade conducted a search of a building in eastern Rafah, where they identified one terrorist who had been killed in the airstrike, and three additional armed terrorists.

IDF kills terrorist who crossed into IDF-controlled territory in southern Gaza

The IDF has confirmed that its forces are deployed throughout the area in line with operational agreements and will continue to take all necessary measures to eliminate threats to Israel.

IDF operates in Gaza, September 29, 2025.

WATCH: IDF destroys Gaza terror tunnel used to kidnap Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014

Goldin's funeral was held earlier on Tuesday, after being held in Gaza for 4,118 days.

A pillar of smoke rises after the IDF destroy a Gaza terror tunnel, November 11, 2025.

‘Bar is back’: Fundraising drive launched as hostage returns home

Bar Abraham Kupershtein, 23, returned home on Monday after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and received nationwide support for his rehabilitation and his family via a fundraiser.

 Bar Abraham Kupershtein (Illustrative)

Four IDF soldiers imprisoned for 10 days after refusing to drive unprotected Hummer in Gaza - KAN

The soldiers who were arrested had asked to make the journey a few hours earlier, while it was still dark.

Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade operate in the Zeitoun nighborhood in northern Gaza, Septemeber 7. 2025.

IDF combat soldier Chalachew Shimon Demalash killed by sniper fire in Gaza City fighting

Staff-Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash was killed in battle while fighting in the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Thursday.

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash.

Watch: IDF destroys Hamas tunnel shaft stretching hundreds of meters in Gaza

In addition, dozens of terror targets were attacked, including observation posts and weapons depots that posed a direct threat to the forces in the area.

Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade operate in the Zeitoun nighborhood in northern Gaza, Septemeber 7. 2025.

IDF soldiers removed from duty, punished after refusing orders to return and fight in Gaza

Soldiers from the Nahal Brigade face repurcussions after refusing orders to return to fight in Gaza due to "a deep, internal crisis."

 IDF soldiers from the Nahal Brigade operate in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 30, 2024.