IDF says all standing army infantry, armored brigades have now been deployed to Gaza

By Emanuel Fabian

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24 May 2025, 8:47 pm 4 Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip in an undated photo published on May 23, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

All of the IDF’s standing army infantry and armored brigades are now deployed to the Gaza Strip, as Israel prepares to further intensify its offensive against Hamas.

In addition to the Golani, Paratroopers, Givati, Commando, Kfir, Nahal, 7th, 188th, and 401st brigades, a small number of reserve units are also in the Strip.

The IDF had previously announced that five divisions are operating in Gaza, amounting to tens of thousands of troops.

Israeli officials have warned that as long as Hamas refuses to agree to a hostage deal, the IDF will ramp up its offensive against the terror group.