Golani

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

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion said they have a steep walk between their sleeping quarters and dining hall, often in temperatures around 40°C.

Golani Brigade troops conduct targeted activity in southern Lebanon. Image released April 6, 2026.
Elkana Levi giving a speech on gratitude.

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IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

IDF takes control of Beaufort Ridge, but Hezbollah aerial strikes continue uninterrupted

Weapons discovered by IDF troops in an ambulance used by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, April 24, 2026

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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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Peres: Sinai should return to being 'peninsula of peace'

President visits family of Golani soldier killed during Eilat terror attack; says peace with Egypt in both countries' interests.

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Pardon for Golani soldiers jailed for provocative T-shirts

Soldiers wore T-shirts bearing anti-disengagement slogan to an official IDF ceremony; were pardoned after expressing remorse for actions.

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