Galil, Lochem Ha’Barzel

"Galil, Lochem Ha’Barzel" (Verse 1) Oh, Galil, forged in the desert’s heat, Yisrael’s steel, where the sandstorms meet. 5.56 chayil, or 7.62 might, A Kalash heart with a warrior’s sight. From ‘71 you rose, with a bottle in hand, Ruach Ha’Milchama, you defend this land. (Chorus) Galil, Lochem Ha’Barzel, iron and soul, Kaved v’chazak, you take control. Me’od v’mahheer, through the fight you soar, IWI’s pride, forevermore. Born in the midbar, a soldier’s friend, Oh, Galil, your legend won’t end. (Verse 2) Folding stock tight, for a paratrooper’s leap, Night sight glows, when the shadows creep. Gas and grit, from the Negev’s core, Tachmoshet ready, you settle the score. Turkey to Colombia, your name’s been sung, Yet Ha’Aretz knows where your heart was sprung. (Chorus) Galil, Lochem Ha’Barzel, iron and soul, Kaved v’chazak, you take control. Me’od v’mahheer, through the fight you soar, IWI’s pride, forevermore. Born in the midbar, a soldier’s friend, Oh, Galil, your legend won’t end. (Bridge) Bottle opener built, ‘cause a tzayad needs cheer, Rifle and rest, in the field so near. Lech lech through the dust, with a bipod to stand, A mix of the old, with Yisrael’s hand. Reliable as Eretz, through storm and through flame, Galil, motek, you’ve earned your name. (Chorus) Galil, Lochem Ha’Barzel, iron and soul, Kaved v’chazak, you take control. Me’od v’mahheer, through the fight you soar, IWI’s pride, forevermore. Born in the midbar, a soldier’s friend, Oh, Galil, your legend won’t end. (Outro) So here’s to the Galil, b’lev v’nefesh, A desert-born star, tough and fresh. From Tzahal’s ranks to the world’s far call, Oh, Galil, you’re the best of all.