Givati brigade

Chief Rabbi urges IDF, Katz to reverse punishment of religious soldiers in female medic dispute

He wrote that Jewish tradition had established principles for the conduct of a Jewish army, citing the biblical phrase, “Your camp shall be holy.”

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IDF soldiers participate in the Arrowhead agility competition on July 8, 2026.

Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial

Dozens of protesters seen demonstrating at the entrance to Jerusalem on August 31, 2026 over the decision to send Givati soldiers to prison.

Traffic disrupted in Jerusalem as protesters oppose Givati soldiers’ imprisonment

Finance Minister and head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich attends RZP's primaries event ahead of the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, July 26, 2026.

Smotrich backs Givati soldiers jailed after refusing APC with female paramedic


Sgt. Rotem Yanai killed during operational activity in northern Israel

Five other IDF soldiers were wounded in the incident, including two reservists serving on the security team of Goren, the nearest town.

Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20

Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint

The allegations include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in the Gaza Strip during IDF service.

ILLUSTRATIVE: Soldiers from Givati's Shaked brigade participate in a muddy military exercise during a rainstorm near Moshav Jonathan in central Golan Heights on February 7, 2023.

IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

An IDF investigation into four Israelis' entry into Bint Jbail during the ongoing conflict is set to be presented to Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo.

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

After 11 years, Hadar Goldin's family marks Remembrance Day with closure

Lt. Hadar Goldin's sister told KAN Reshet Bet that this is the first Remembrance Day that the family feels it can mark, given his remains were returned from Gaza after over 11 years in captivity.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.

WATCH: IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache stored in Bint Jbail hospital, kills dozens of terrorists

The town holds a symbolic position within Hezbollah's organization as it was the location where the then-secretary general Hassan Nasrallah described Israel as weaker than a spider web.

Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF's Givati Brigade after raiding a Bint Jbail hospital used by Hezbollah terrorists, published April 12, 2026.

IDF captures Hezbollah terrorists during Lebanon raids, destroys Radwan Force infrastructure

The capture occured during an operation to locate weapons in the area • IDF troops discovered several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force operatives active at an anti-tank missile launch point. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabalya.

IDF officer, soldier wounded by Hezbollah anti-tank fire in southern Lebanon

The incident is the second of its kind in as many days, raising the total of IDF soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon to four.

IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, March 5, 2026.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

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)

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

The IDF responded to the incident, saying, “the grave incident is inconsistent with IDF values and with the standards expected from soldiers and commanders in the IDF.”

 IDF soldiers seen as part of operations targeting Syrian military capabilities, in northern Israel, January 9, 2025