Special forces of Israel - Wikipedia
Unit 5101 – Shaldag – founded in 1974 by several former Sayeret Matkal veterans, it is the Israeli Air Force 's commando unit, specializing in forward air control, aerial & special …
A decade in the shadows: 10 photos that capture the IDF’s most ...
5 days ago · A decade ago, the IDF’s elite commando units were brought together into a single, highly classified brigade; marking the anniversary, the IDF shares striking photos and the …
‘We believe in what we are doing’: IDF commando reservists …
Oct 13, 2024 · This division includes the IDF’s Commando Brigade. It’s worth understanding the singular role the Commando Brigade played in this capacity under the 98th Division to …
Inside Israel's Commando Raid On Iran's Underground Missile …
Jan 3, 2025 · The Israeli Ministry of Defense has released details — and imagery — of a dramatic commando raid into Syria, which targeted an underground missile production facility, back in …
Chief of Staff: IDF commando forces operated in Iran
Jun 25, 2025 · IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, revealed tonight (Wednesday) that ground commando forces of the IDF—not only Mossad—operated covertly in Iran during the war.
120 commandos deep inside Syria: IDF reveals daring raid on …
Jan 2, 2025 · The Israeli Air Force on Thursday revealed details and footage from one of its most daring and complex commando operations ever, in which 120 members of special forces units …
New details revealed about ground commando forces operation …
Jun 27, 2025 · New details have been revealed about a covert and exceptional ground commando operation by the IDF that enabled Israel to go to war against Iran. The operation was historic …
Oz Brigade - Wikipedia
The Oz Brigade (89th Brigade), also known as Commando Brigade, is an infantry formation for special operations of the Israeli Ground Forces. The brigade brings together four commando …
Sayeret Matkal | Elite Israeli Commando Unit | Britannica
Sayeret Matkal, elite commando unit of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) founded in 1957 by IDF officer Avraham Arnan, who petitioned the IDF General Staff for a combat unit in enemy …
Deceptions and target marking: Behind the IDF’s commando …
Jun 26, 2025 · IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir disclosed Wednesday that Israeli ground commando units covertly operated inside Iran during the 12-day military campaign, enabling …