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

WATCH: Hezbollah uses ambulances to conceal terror activity, IDF footage reveals


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

Netanyahu after rocket fire from Syria: Those who play with fire get burned

A senior security source said Hezbollah was behind Tuesday's rocket attacks.

Smoke rises following an explosion on the Syrian side near the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights and Syria, August 29, 2014.

IDF retaliates after two rockets fired from Syria explode on Golan Heights

Security sources say Hezbollah behind attack; Iran tells US that Israel crossed red line, vows response

An IDF soldier stands atop a tank near Alonei Habashan on the Golan Heights, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria