All IDF standing infantry and armored brigades in Gaza as it prepares to ramp up combat

By Emanuel Fabian

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25 May 2025, 5:32 am

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

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, in an image released on May 24, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

As a new week dawns, the IDF has said that all of its 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 were 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.