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Two days before Golan incident, troops warned: ‘The enemy will strike’

After fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, 55th Paratroopers Brigade troops must stay alert on the Golan; 'ISIS, al-Qaida, Hezbollah, Iranians and regime forces are here,' a reserve major warned two days before six soldiers were wounded; their commander says the enemy is gathering intelligence and waiting for weakness but must get through them to reach civilians

Yair Kraus | 11.28.25

IDF pulls 98th Division from Gaza as Operation Gideon’s Chariots winds down

Unit ends combat tour in northern Gaza after dismantling over 1,500 terror sites and killing dozens of Hamas operatives, including some involved in October 7 massacre

Yoav Zitun | 07.31.25

הלווייתו של רב"ט דן מנדל פיליפסון ז"ל בהר הרצל

'You were in distress, and we didn’t know': Hundreds attend funeral of lone soldier who died after suicide attempt

Cpl. Dan Shimshon Mandel Philipson, a 19-year-old lone soldier who immigrated from Norway and served in the IDF’s Paratroopers Brigade, died Sunday after apparent suicide attempt during basic training

Idan Blumhof | 07.20.25

צוות הקרב של חטיבת הצנחנים בלחימה בחאן יונס

Paratroopers complete Khan Younis tour, transition to West Bank operations

Operating under the command of the IDF’s 36th Division, the brigade engaged in close-quarters combat and coordinated strikes with the Israeli Air Force, killing several terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure

Ynetnews | 07.20.25

Inside Israel’s quiet push to stabilize the Syrian Golan

IDF troops face sporadic gunfire from terrorists, while patrols near Quneitra proceed without helmets; amid reports of Druze massacres nearby, Israel sets up 9 new posts and allows regime forces to operate near the border

Yoav Zitun | 05.09.25

'Al-Sharaa’s grip is weak': IDF doubts Syria’s control as Golan buffer zone expands

Six months after entering the Syrian Golan without resistance, Israeli troops face a divided landscape—stability in the north under Ahmad al-Sharaa, volatility in the south, and uncertainty over who truly controls the fractured country next door

Yoav Zitun | 05.05.25

כוחות צה"ל מונעים מצוות של ערוץ אל-רד לצלם בקוניטרה

Syrian television crew scuffles with IDF paratroopers in Quneitra | Watch

Soldiers were filmed pushing away a tv crew in Quneitra, in scenes reminiscent of Ramallah or Hebron; The IDF claimed that "the crew got too close" to an IDF position, and had to be moved without using force; Incident shared on social media, creating a stir in Syria.

Yoav Zitun | 01.02.25

דחפורי צה"ל בגדר המערכת ליד מג'דל שמס והמוצב בעמק הבכא שאוייש ע"י הצנחנים

Jabaliya to Khiam to Golan: IDF paratroopers face new challenges on Syrian front

Recently redeployed from Lebanon, troops now man forward outpost near Syria; tasked with destroying weapons stockpiles, they confront roaming militias and unclear rules of engagement, raising questions about permanence of presence in Syria

Yoav Zitun | 12.09.24

Young Shmuel comes to Israel from Paris to stand where his brother fell

Shmuel, a 5-year-old from Paris, visits Israel with his family to honor his late brother Binyamin, a paratrooper who fell on October 7 in Kfar Aza; Their emotional journey highlights unity and resilience, reminding that despite differences, the unity of family is everlasting

Menachem Cohen | 11.22.24

Paratrooper injured on October 7 runs triathlon in his fallen friends' memory

After surviving a deadly ambush and severe injuries while defending Kibbutz Kissufim, Menachem Ben Khalifa honors six fallen comrades through an intense triathlon challenge, overcoming physical limitations to celebrate their legacy and set new, inspiring goals for the future

Gal Ganot | 09.12.24

Jabalia showdown: IDF paratroopers clash with Hamas in unconquered stronghold

When troops watch video of Hamas terrorists abducting female IDF soldiers on October 7, it underscores the importance of their mission and serves as a stark reminder of why they are deployed

Yoav Zitun | 06.16.24

IDF's electric eye: a sky-high hunt in Gaza

Seasoned reserve lookouts play a vital role in locating traps and terrorists, providing tactical guidance to ground units engaging high-value targets

Yoav Zitun | 03.14.24

One sacrifice, 6 lives: fallen soldier's organs save 6 people in final heroic act

Doctors fought to save Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo, gravely wounded in Gaza, until they ultimately had to declare his death; as a registered organ donor, he enabled the saving of six lives

Adir Yanko | 11.19.23

Urgent call to action: Support and equip our IDF troops!

Support our brave soldiers: In recent days there have been calls for action to equip our troops with essential gear; Here are some of the initiatives

Ynetnews | 10.15.23

Up close and personal: Meeting the people of Sderot who struggle in a devastating war

Deserted streets, soldiers stationed everywhere and ready for battle, residents crowd into one tiny convenience store to get supplies for their families; We bring the day-to-day anguish experienced by the people of a town whose only crime was to be close to Gaza

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 10.11.23

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