Givati brigade

IDF captures Hezbollah terrorists during Lebanon raids, destroys Radwan Force infrastructure

The capture occured during an operation to locate weapons in the area • IDF troops discovered several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force operatives active at an anti-tank missile launch point. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabalya.
IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, March 5, 2026.

IDF officer, soldier wounded by Hezbollah anti-tank fire in southern Lebanon

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage


Israeli officer dumps urine on soldiers' clothes, court martialed by IDF

The IDF responded to the incident, saying, “the grave incident is inconsistent with IDF values and with the standards expected from soldiers and commanders in the IDF.”

 IDF soldiers seen as part of operations targeting Syrian military capabilities, in northern Israel, January 9, 2025

WATCH: IDF combat soldiers engage in violent brawl at northern base

The footage shows soldiers flinging chairs at one another, standing on tables, and hitting one another. Several soldiers attempted to separate those fighting. 

Israeli tank manoeuvres, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 6, 2025.

Hadar Goldin’s brother to 'Post': Gaza war cannot end if hostages remain - interview

“They can be brought home in a matter of days [...] They are holding them as bargaining chips, although the deal has been signed and they have all their prisoners. This cannot be overlooked."

Hadar and Tzur Goldin (center) with their parents Simha and Leah.

Why it took 11 years to return deceased hostage Hadar Goldin from Gaza? - explainer

After 11 years, Hamas has returned Lieutenant Hadar Goldin. His story reveals how Israel’s policy on hostage deals changed after the Schalit exchange.

Activists gather outside Lt. Hadar Goldin's home, hoping for the return of his remains from Gazan terror captivity, Kfar Saba, Israel, November 8, 2025.

Katz appoints former Defense Ministry legal advisor Itai Ophir as IDF's top attorney

In a surprising move, Israel Katz appoints Itai Ophir as IDF chief lawyer, following Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation after the leaked video incident and amid ongoing legal controversy.

Attorney Itay Ophir

Freed hostages reveal torture, fight for survival while under Gaza

“After the deal was signed, we thought they were being taken out of the tunnels to prepare for release,” he said.

Released Israeli hostage, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, kisses his mother after being released, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Reim, Israel October 13, 2025.

Hamas shows savage desperation: Where’s the outcry over the hostage videos? - opinion

Hamas knows it is nearing the endgame. Every move now is aimed at swaying public opinion and political action.

A billboard in New York City’s Times Square displaying a video released last week by Hamas of one of its Israeli hostages, Evyatar David.

IDF intensified ops. fully dismantle Hamas's Beit Hanun Battalion in Gaza

Earlier this week, a significant number of terrorist from the Beit Hanun Battalion surrendered to IDF troops after emerging from a tunnel.

An IDF soldier operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip, August 7, 2025.

Reservist org. to provide legal aid to two IDF soldiers arrested at Belgium music festival

Two soldiers were arrested by Belgian authorities following a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation, an anti-Israel legal organization pursuing legal action against IDF soldiers.

Reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.

Hind Rajab urges arrest, prosecution of two Givati fighters at Tomorrowland festival

In collaboration with the legal group GLAN, HRF submitted urgent legal complaints to the Belgian Federal Prosecutor.

 Flags being flown at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium.