Golani brigade

May her memory be a blessing: 30 days after Zehava Shaul's passing, we recall her lessons - opinion

Zehava’s legacy is one of quiet strength, of a mother who taught lessons in determination and compassion. A mother who, even in the most difficult moments, continued to choose love, family, and hope.

Then-colonel Shlomi Binder with Zehava Shaul.
Golani Brigade troops conduct targeted activity in southern Lebanon. Image released April 6, 2026.

Golani soldiers complain of long walks, missed meals at Filon base due to harsh conditions

Approximately 80 cows are corralled after wandering into a firing range during an IDF Golani Brigade training exercise on August 17, 2026

WATCH: IDF halts Golani Brigade drill after 80 cows wander into firing range in North

Illustrative: Police officers guard at a police checkpoint on Highway 90 not far from the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 11, 2024.

Border police arrest two for alleged vandalization of IDF soldier’s memorial site


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

The soldier was injured after falling from a building in the Gaza Strip, according to Army Radio's military correspondent, Doron Kadosh.

The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

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

The Military Advocate General closed the criminal probe into the November 2024 deaths of IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati and civilian Ze'ev Erlich in Lebanon, citing a lack of evidence for criminal charges.

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

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

The operation was conducted by the 143rd Gaza Division of the Golani Brigade, which located weapons and surveillance equipment, including AK-47 rifles, RPG rockets, and cameras used by Hamas.

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

WATCH: IDF destroys dozens of kilometers of Hamas tunnels in southern Gaza

IDF troops dismantled dozens of kilometers of Hamas tunnels in Khan Yunis, destroying underground routes and weapons sites during months of operations.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 11, 2025.

IDF soldier Captain Reei Biran killed in the southern Gaza Strip

Originally from Shorashim, he was a squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit in the Golani Brigade.

 IDF Cap. Reei Biran.

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

Navy, Infantry contradict each other on how many Hamas ships broke through maritime defense line.

 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).

Golani Brigade rescues dog kidnapped from Nir Oz on October 7

Billy, a three-and-a-half-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was found near Rafah, and was revealed to be from Nir Oz when she was brought to Israel for treatment.

 Aviad Shapira, the Golani reservist who found Billy.

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

Throughout the week, IDF forces operated in the Rafah area to locate and destroy the remaining terror infrastructure.

 The Golani Brigade has returned to fighting in the Gaza Strip under the command of the 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.