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.

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

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.

Beyond the Headlines: Have you heard Elkana Levi’s speech? - opinion


Roi Klein and I

Friday, July 26, marks the 13th year since the death of Maj. Roi Klein.

roi klein 298 idf

Israeli poker legend playing his cards right

Elezra’s propensity for poker and gambling seemingly comes by way of heredity. His father, a postal worker, gambled away his meager earnings in games of stud poker at the Mahane Yehuda market.

‘THE GAMBLE wasn’t what did it for me. I loved the psychological warfare.’

To our newfound family

For Alex, life within the IDF/Golani Brigade and most specifically being a part of his platoon, was in no way a problem.

IDF soldiers of the Golani Brigade train for scenarios involving enemies similar to Hezbollah.

IDF looks at Hezbollah through lens of new tech and tactics

12 years after the last deadly conflict with the Lebanese terror group, the IDF has new technology and tactics.

IDF Merkava tank during a drill in Israel's north

A trek through Catalonia with two ex-Golani soldiers

What I learned about "the Jews of Spain" in the Pyrenees.

Catalan separatist supporters remove yellow crosses after a protest to demand the release of jailed Catalonian politicians, at Mataro's beach, north of Barcelona, Spain May 27, 2018

Two IDF soldiers killed, 10 wounded in car crash in central Israel

They were making their way south on highway 6 in a convoy of three military jeeps when the truck driver, an east Jerusalem resident, lost control.

Bar Yakubian (R) and Eshto Tespo(L) (IDF spokesperson)

Hundreds gather to memorialize Lone Soldier Max Steinberg 1 year after death

“Not a day, not a moment passes, when the memory of my beloved Max is not on my mind and in my heart,” says father of California native.

He parents of fallen Lone Soldier St.- Sgt. Max Steinberg, Evie and Stuart, sit at his one-year memorial on Mount Herzl on Thursday evening

IDF creates commando division

New division to specialize in warfare against asymmetric terrorist threats.

Gadi Eisenkot

Eyal Golan's dad convicted in plea bargain; Could serve 2 years in prison

Dani Biton may need to pay NIS 50,000 to three separate victims as well.

Eyal Golan

Druse IDF soldier beaten 'for speaking Arabic' after leaving nightclub

IDF soldier from Daliat el-Carmel badly beaten after leaving nightclub.

Druse IDF soldier Razzi Houseysa in hospital after beating