Golani brigade

A hero's welcome: Awaiting the return of Edan Alexander

Reporters Notebook: Along the border with Gaza, people gathered to welcome Edan Alexander back to Israel

 Israelis watch the release of Israeli/US hostage Edan Alexander, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, May 12, 2025.
 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).

IDF fails to penalize Golani soldiers who fled Hamas invaders at Zikim Beach, abandoning civilians

 Aviad Shapira, the Golani reservist who found Billy.

Golani Brigade rescues dog kidnapped from Nir Oz on October 7

 The Golani Brigade has returned to fighting in the Gaza Strip under the command of the 36th Division

IDF Golani Brigade returns to fighting in Gaza under 36th Division


'Our Oron has returned home': COGAT, Golani chiefs visit Oron Shaul's family

Alian served as the chief of the Golani Brigade during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge when Shaul's body was kidnapped.

 Major-General Rasan Alian visits the family of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul. January 19, 2025.

Halevi to Golani recruits: We are engaged on four fronts, we deployed to Syria last night

The 474 Brigade began operating on the border to provide additional security to residents of the Golan Heights and State of Israel as a whole.

 Israeli soldiers take a position in the Golan Heights, near the Israeli border with Syria, northern Israel, December 8, 2024.

IDF announces fallen soldier Sgt. Gur Kehati killed in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Kehati, 20, from Nir Banim, served in the 13th Battalion in the Golani Brigade.

Gur Kehati, 20, fell during combat in southern Lebanon, 21.11.2024

'Slipping on blood:' Father of wounded soldier recounts Hezbollah drone attack

"My son is hospitalized at Beilinson," Shuki explained. "He has relatively minor injuries, with shrapnel in his face, and he’s lost hearing in one ear."

 An Israeli soldier directs ambulances after a drone attack that caused mass casualties on October 13, 2024 in Binyamina, Israel.

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.