Israeli special forces

WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation

The military said that both terrorists were suspected by the Shin Bet of planning and promoting terrorist plots to harm the citizens of the State of Israel and the IDF.

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, August 17, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.

IDF deployed commandos, intelligence units to Azerbaijan during Iran war - CNN

Palestinians walk along Salaheddin road in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, July 21, 2025

Disguised IDF special forces arrest Palestinian in Gaza's Deir el-Balah - report

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

IDF Chief Zamir freezes extended service commitments for special forces units


IDF Special Forces carry out covert operation, destroy two Syrian outposts

The operation was carried out following Syria's continued violation of the disengagement agreement with Israel since 1974. "We won't allow southern Syria to become southern Lebanon."

IDF Yahalom unit trains in Jordan valley

Israel Air Force opens new Special Forces Wing

Wing "established in light of the operational need, changes, and expansion of threats in various arenas."

Israel Air Force opens new Special Forces Wing

Israel Air Force elite 669 Unit hosts largest international rescue drill

Elite units from six foreign nations took part in two-week long drill

Sky Angels 2018, IAF elite unit 669 international rescue exercise

The best of the best get better: The IDF's elite commando training school

Lt.-Gen. Eisenkot brought four elite units together under one roof when he formed the Oz Brigade in December 2015.

Israeli commandos during a large scale drill in Cyprus, June 2017

Israeli, Czech special forces complete joint urban-warfare exercise

IDF Duvdevan unit and Czech 601st Special Forces Group emphasize combat knowledge.

THE IDF’S ELITE Duvdevan unit and the Czech Armed Force’s 601st Special Forces Group train together recently in urban-warfare techniques at Tze’elim Army Base in the Negev.

'Milestones feel like your own personal holiday'

Loten was born with cerebral palsy. Now she's in the IDF.

Loten Aroch

IDF Chief of Staff cites Duvdevan elite unit

Duvdevan members often go undercover, dressing up as Palestinians during security raids.

Duvdevan receive citation

The Making of A True Hero: Major General Gabi Ophir

A stunning glimpse at Ophir’s achievements on the battlefield, Home Front, and in the hearts of thousands of disabled youth in Israel.

Gabi Ofir, founder of Special in Uniform

PA uses force to prevent clashes with IDF in first since start of terror wave

The Palestinian factions behind the protest issued a statement strongly condemning the security forces.

A Palestinian accidentally sets himself on fire after throwing a Molotov cocktail‏

Israelis grab 61 medals at Special Olympics in LA

Athletics was the delegation’s most successful sport, with the Israelis winning 12 medals in the different competitions, one gold, six silvers and five bronzes.

Members of Israel’s delegation to the Special Olympics World Games pose for a photo with Minister of Welfare and Social Services Haim Katz (center in blue) prior to their departure for Los Angeles