The Golani Brigade is an Israeli infantry brigade within the Israel Defense Forces. Known as one of the IDF's most storied combat units, with a long history of frontline operations across Lebanon, Gaza, and other contested theaters. In recent months, the brigade has conducted sustained ground operations in southern Lebanon, clearing Hezbollah tunnels, destroying weapons depots, and engaging Hezbollah fighters near the Litani River and Beaufort area. Last updated 4 days ago
IDF: Cpt. David Hazutt, 21, a Golani Brigade platoon commander from Ashkelon, killed in a clash with a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon overnight. Soldiers encountered the operative while entering a structure in Deir Siryan around 2 a.m. One additional soldier lightly hurt. Troops searching for the operative and striking Hezbollah sites in the area.
Col. Ayoub Kayouf assumed command of the Golani Brigade from Col. Adi Ganon. The handover ceremony took place at the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, led by 36th Division commander Brig. Gen. Yiftach Norkin.
IDF: Golani Brigade forces, under 36th Division command, completed a special operation to secure the Litani River area in southern Lebanon.
Over the past week, troops uncovered Hezbollah living quarters, underground tunnel routes containin...
IDF: Golani Brigade forces, under 36th Division command, completed a special operation to secure the Litani River area in southern Lebanon.
Over the past week, troops uncovered Hezbollah living quarters, underground tunnel routes containing large quantities of weapons, arms depots, and launch platforms. The IAF struck over 100 military targets in support. Dozens of Hezbollah operatives were killed in close-quarters combat and airstrikes. A major underground tunnel belonging to Hezbollah was also located and cleared.
Golani Brigade troops are operating near the Litani River in Lebanon, clearing Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and establishing operational control in the area.
IDF clears for publication: Sgt. Liam Ben Hamo of Golani's 13th Battalion was killed by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. One additional soldier was moderately wounded.
IDF: Golani Brigade forces destroyed over 50 terror infrastructure sites in recent days. Weapons were also found stored in a children's room during a separate operation.
IDF says its forces eliminated terrorists who violated the Lebanon ceasefire and posed an immediate threat. Golani Brigade units identified armed militants crossing the front defense line in the Al-Qasir area on both Monday night and Tuesday. The Air Force struck in all incidents.
The IDF says Golani Brigade forces destroyed over 300 Hezbollah infrastructures in southern Lebanon, including weapons warehouses, booby-trapped buildings, and enemy positions.
Dozens of terrorists were killed, more than 10 underground shafts located, and hundreds of weapons seized.
Israeli forces killed several Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, including one carrying an RPG. Troops destroyed a Hezbollah weapons depot and struck fleeing fighters, while Golani Brigade forces neutralized an armed operative approaching their zone.
