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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 651

Golani Brigade

Cpt. Reei Biran (Israel Defense Forces)
July 11, 2025, 12:05 pm
IDF officer killed in apparent accidental explosion in southern Gaza
Cpt. Reei Biran, 21, served as a team commander in reconnaissance unit; he is remembered as ‘a child of light, a brave fighter’; 2 troops injured by anti-tank fire in Strip’s north
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Yael Alexander gives a statement a day after her son Edan was released from 584 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza, as other members of the family listen, at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025 (Alon Gilboa / Hostages' Families Forum)
May 13, 2025, 10:38 pm
Parents of released hostage Edan Alexander thank Trump and Witkoff, not Netanyahu
In statement at Tel Aviv hospital day after son’s release, they urge PM to negotiate to free remaining captives; Edan said kept with bag over head at times, has lasting injuries from torture
By Jessica Steinberg
Hamas terrorists arrive by speedboat at the Zikim beach on October 7, 2023. (Screenshot: Israel Defense Forces)
May 4, 2025, 5:59 am
In ‘massive failure,’ troops abandoned civilians at Zikim Beach on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds
17 civilians were murdered at the beach as soldiers retreated, with one soldier killed; army inquest says kibbutz civil defense squad blocked terrorists from invading community
By Emanuel Fabian
This image grab from a handout video reportedly recovered from the cellphone of an aid worker killed in Gaza alongside other rescuers and released by the Palestine Red Crescent Society on April 5, 2025, shows ambulances with their emergency lights flashing and a rescuer near one of the vehicles in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, according to the PRCS. (Palestinian Red Crescent/AFP)
April 20, 2025, 5:10 pm
Admitting ‘errors,’ IDF fires officer over killing of 15 rescue workers in Gaza’s Rafah
Probe finds troops did not violate code of ethics but made ‘professional errors’ and breached protocol when they opened fire on ambulances, fire truck and UN vehicle on March 23
By Emanuel Fabian
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, in a handout photo published on April 18, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 18, 2025, 5:22 pm
Gaza photojournalist, family killed in Gaza strike; IDF says it targeted Hamas operative
Fatima Hassouna, 25, was subject of documentary due to premiere at Cannes next month; military hits 40 targets across Strip, captures and destroys tunnels in north of the enclave
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Members of the Gvura (Heroism) Forum, bereaved families and activists hold a press conference against a hostage deal with Hamas in Jerusalem, January 12, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 18, 2025, 4:41 pm
Some 1,000 relatives of fallen soldiers said to sign letter in support of Gaza fighting
Petition drafted by right-wing organization comes after recent wave of letters by various groups urging deal for the return of all hostages even at cost of ending war
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. David Ratner (Courtesy)
April 1, 2025, 7:08 pm
Staff Sgt. David Ratner, 20: Golani soldier ‘radiated inner strength’
Killed on October 7 battling the Hamas invasion of the Nahal Oz IDF base
By ToI Staff
Maj. Raz Peretz (IDF)
March 21, 2025, 12:53 pm
Maj. Raz Peretz, 24: Golani commander was planning upcoming wedding
Killed on October 7 battling the Hamas attack on the Kissufim IDF outpost
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Itamar Cohen (Courtesy)
March 17, 2025, 5:48 pm
Sgt. Itamar Cohen, 19: Golani soldier, soccer fan died ‘as a hero’
Killed battling the Hamas attack on the Paga IDF outpost on October 7
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Ofir Yeruchin (Courtesy)
March 13, 2025, 10:44 pm
Sgt. Ofir Yeruchin, 19: Martial arts and soccer-loving Golani soldier
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 9, 2023
By ToI Staff
Cpt. Shilo Rauchberger (IDF)
February 15, 2025, 2:49 pm
Cpt. Shilo Rauchberger, 23: Golani commander sought ‘to connect people’
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7
By ToI Staff
Cpt. Dekel Swissa (IDF)
February 12, 2025, 10:14 pm
Cpt. Dekel Swissa, 23: Golani commander did national service in Atlanta
Killed batting the Hamas invasion of the Paga IDF outpost on October 7
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Ilay Bar Sadeh (IDF)
January 29, 2025, 8:25 pm
Sgt. Ilay Bar Sadeh, 19: Golani soldier who was ‘hungry for life’
Killed battling the Hamas attack on the Yiftah IDF outpost on October 7
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Lior Azizov who was killed battling Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)
January 27, 2025, 8:46 pm
Sgt. Lior Azizov, 20: Talented artist ‘managed to do so much in life’
Killed battling Hamas at the Paga IDF outpost on October 7
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Amit Tsur (IDF)
January 22, 2025, 10:38 pm
Sgt. Amit Tsur, 19: Golani soldier viewed ‘every day as a holiday’
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7
By ToI Staff
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