The 1st "Golani" Brigade (Hebrew: חֲטִיבַת גּוֹלָנִי, Hativat Golani) is an Israeli military infantry brigade. It is subordinated to the 36th Division and traditionally associated with the Northern Command.

The Golani brigade was formed on February 22, 1948, when the Levanoni brigade deployed on Israel's Lebanese border was divided into two smaller brigades. Golani was stationed in the valleys and hills of the Lower Galilee in northern Israel.

Oct 25, 2024 · In the early days of the war, the IDF said that in a joint operation, the Golani Brigade and the Israeli Air Force struck a military structure housing Hezbollah terrorist organization commanders.

The Golani Brigade, officially known as the 1st “Golani” Brigade, is one of the IDF’s most celebrated infantry brigades. It was formed in 1948 during the War of Independence, making it one of the IDF’s oldest and most respected units.

Dec 26, 2021 · The Golani Brigade has participated in the most crucial battles in the history of the country. During the War of Independence, the brigade officially entered the IDF and took part in battles in the Jordan Valley against the armies of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq.

Jul 14, 2024 · The Golani Brigade is an extensively utilized and highly active IDF infantry Brigade. Historically dating back to the War of Independence in 1948 it has an extensive history taking part in all of the major conflicts in which Israel has been involved.

Oct 25, 2024 · On October 2, the IDF Golani Brigade began operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah. This is the war it had been anticipating for much of the past year. The Golani Brigade is part of the IDF’s 36th Division. In operations in Lebanon it was joined by the 188th Armored Brigade and the 6th Infantry Brigade.

The Golani Brigade (also known as Brigade No. 1) is an Israeli infantry brigade that was formed February 28, 1948 when the Levanoni Brigade was divided in two smaller brigades. It is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the Israel Defense Forces .

Jan 7, 2025 · The night before, fighters from Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion raided the town, which had been occupied just prior to the cease-fire. Their mission was to locate and destroy as much of...

Jan 10, 2024 · In the Six-Day War, Golani forces attacked the fortified position of Tel Faher in the Golan Heights. 34 Golani soldiers were killed, including admired battalion commander Moshe “Musa” Klein, but the outpost was taken by the brown brigade.