Golani

IDF court sentences terrorist who killed Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal in 2020 to life imprisonment

Ben Yigal was killed after a half-brick was thrown from a rooftop during a security operation in the West Bank Palestinian village of Ya'bad in May 2020.

Amit Ben Yigal.
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

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

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


IDF to reinforce troops in Jordan Valley ahead of 'Deal of the Century'

According to reports, the additional troops will come from the Golani Brigade’s elite reconnaissance battalion over concerns that violence will break out in the area.

IDF soldiers keep guard in Jordan Valley earlier this year. Will Netanyahu annex the area?

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