Golani

IDF reduces amount of forces in southern Lebanon from eight brigades to six

According to Army Radio, the IDF has recently pulled four brigades out of Lebanon, replacing them with only two. It has also released a large number of reservist soldiers.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.
Then-colonel Shlomi Binder with Zehava Shaul.

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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

Elkana Levi giving a speech on gratitude.

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This Week in History: ‘I didn’t betray my country’

Golani Brigade soldier Uri Ilan commits suicide after being captured on a reconnaissance mission in Syria.

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'Gov’t lacks solutions for dealing with migrants'

Meretz MK: Gov't has come up with ways to stem illegal immigration, but has no solution for migrants already here.

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Defense Ministry mulls permanent Haifa Iron Dome

Vilnai says rocket defense system integral part of defending oil refineries which are critical for economy at war time.

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Vilnai: We're considering deploying Iron Dome in Haifa

Home Front defense minister meets with Oil Refineries heads, says that Iron Dome rocket defense system is integral part of defending refineries which are critical during times of emergency.

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Barak: Israel tracking Hezbollah arms transfers

Shi'ite organization trying to move advanced weaponry from Syria to Lebanon to prevent its capture by Assad opposition.

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Gantz warns of possible Gaza offensive

"We'll know how to operate in Gaza, when it happens, we will initiate orderly, painful operation," IDF chief of staff says.

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IDF continues to train for war with Hezbollah

As media focus on Iran, IDF commanders and soldiers in Golani are focused on winning the war that could potentially ensue.

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Less than half of border fence to be built by 2012

Defense officials say recent increase in infiltrations part of effort by African migrants to reach Israel before fence completed.

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'Peres says Israel will give positive response to Quartet'

Visiting Golani troops in the North, the president says he believes PA will also respond positively; warns against cutting defense budget.

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Paskal’s last wish was for Schalit to come home, widow says

Peres visits families of victims, praises courage of security personnel who sacrificed their lives for others.

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