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Nahal Brigade

A soldier photographed wearing a velcro patch with the word "Messiah," unknown date. (X/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 14, 2026, 11:29 am
Soldier jailed, commanders penalized after IDF chief calls out ‘Messiah’ patch
Nahal Brigade commander, after handing soldier 30-day sentence, tells subordinates ‘discipline is a basic value’; right-wing politicians assail penalty, urge serviceman’s release
By Emanuel Fabian, Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
Palestinians walk among the ruins of destroyed buildings in Gaza City, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
November 26, 2025, 9:39 pm
IDF says troops killed 4 gunmen, captured 2 others who emerged from Rafah tunnel
Army strikes sniper in northern Gaza who was planning ‘imminent’ attack on soldiers, also says it targeted two terror operatives who crossed ceasefire line in south of Strip
By Emanuel Fabian and Noam Lehmann
Sgt. Eyal Shynes (Israel Defense Forces)
September 14, 2025, 10:06 pm
Sgt. Eyal Shynes, 19: Vegetarian who coached local kids in soccer
Killed battling Hamas in southern Gaza on June 27, 2024
By ToI Staff
Palestinians carry food parcels and supplies from a GHF aid distribution point in central Gaza, August 5, 2025. (Ali Hassan/Flash90)
September 1, 2025, 12:39 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 1: Day 696 – Would Trump seriously consider Gaza relocation plan?
Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses security cabinet meeting, postwar proposal; reporter Sue Surkes analyzes gaps among schoolkids and Nahal Brigade in Gaza envelope
By Jessica Steinberg, Tal Schneider and Sue Surkes
Girls on a HaShomer HaHadash pre-army service year help with livestock in the Negev hills, 2024. (Tair Malka)
August 23, 2025, 8:29 am
From Sept. 1, the storied Nahal military group will return to its agricultural roots
18-year-olds will volunteer for a pre-army service year and mixed combat-community work on Gaza border and the north to strengthen and protect communities affected by Oct. 7
By Sue Surkes
IDF troops operate in the Jabalia area of Gaza in a photo cleared for publication on July 28, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 29, 2025, 12:33 pm
IDF commutes jail time for three soldiers who refused to return to Gaza combat
After public outcry, military says Nahal Brigade commander met with the troops to ‘hear their claims’; says they won’t face prison time, will still be dropped from combat roles
By Emanuel Fabian
Staff Sgt. Shoam Moshe Ben-Harush (IDF)
April 10, 2025, 9:57 pm
Staff Sgt. Shoam Ben-Harush, 20: Nahal soldier planned to travel world
Died on October 26, 2023, of wounds sustained while battling Hamas on October 7
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Tomer Yaakov Mizrahi (Courtesy)
January 25, 2025, 9:42 pm
Staff Sgt. Tomer Mizrahi, 21: Nahal soldier’s song lives on in memory
Killed battling Hamas gunmen near Kibbutz Sufa on October 7
By ToI Staff
Cpt. Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, and Maj. Dvir Zion Revah, 28, (right), who were killed fighting in the Gaza Strip on January 6, 2024. (Almog Kolt/Israel Defense Forces)
January 7, 2025, 12:27 am
Two IDF soldiers killed, four seriously injured in northern Gaza combat
Cpt. Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, and Maj. Dvir Zion Revah, 28, killed in battle in Beit Hanoun; IDF says orders ‘sharpened’ after troops shoot at World Food Programme aid convoy
By Emanuel Fabian
Destruction in a north Gaza neighborhood which the military says had been used as a hideout and command center by senior Hamas commanders in an undated photo released for publication by the military on January 4, 2025. What the IDF says are rocket parts can be seen in the foreground. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 4, 2025, 5:37 pm
IDF destroys Hamas terror compound overlooking Israel; rocket hits aid crossing
Palestinians report dozens killed in Strip in past day, as Israeli officials at UN defend raid on north Gaza hospital from last week
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Troops of the Nahal Brigade operate in northern Gaza's Beit Hanoun, in a handout photo issued by the IDF on January 3, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 3, 2025, 3:25 pm
Gaza rocket lands near Nir Am, missile fired at chopper, as IAF pounds Hamas targets
IDF orders evacuation from Bureij area that saw shoulder-launched missile fired at helicopter, downed by Iron Dome; Nahal Brigade demolishes tunnels, kills gunmen in Beit Hanoun
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Sgt. Amir Lavi (Courtesy)
December 13, 2024, 12:11 pm
Sgt. Amir Lavi, 19: Talented guitarist spread music among his friends
Killed while battling the Hamas invasion of the IDF Sufa outpost on October 7
By ToI Staff
Cpt. Eyal Klein (IDF)
December 9, 2024, 10:07 pm
Cpt. Eyal Klein, 22: Nahal commander who loved off-road biking
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel near Kibbutz Sufa on October 7
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Amit Most (IDF)
November 18, 2024, 10:37 pm
Staff Sgt. Amit Most, 20: Nahal soldier dreamed of studying in London
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of the Sufa IDF outpost on October 7
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Ofir Melman (IDF)
October 20, 2024, 11:48 pm
Staff Sgt. Ofir Melman, 21: Combat medic and Hapoel Tel Aviv superfan
Killed on October 7 by Hamas terrorists while treating soldiers at the Sufa outpost
By ToI Staff
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