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 reconnaissance, …

Sayeret Matkal[2] (Hebrew: סיירת מטכ״ל) (formerly Unit 269 or Unit 262) (English: General Staff Reconnaissance Unit), [3] is the special reconnaissance unit (sayeret) of Israel's General Staff …

Shayetet 13 (Hebrew: שייטת 13, lit. 'Flotilla 13') is a naval commando unit of the Israeli Navy and one of the primary reconnaissance units of the Israel Defense Forces. Shayetet 13 specializes …

Shaldag commandos took part in Operations Moses and Solomon, in which thousands of Jews were air lifted out of Ethiopia to Israel. Shaldag was also reportedly involved in Operation …

Jun 1, 2024 · Israeli special forces can rightfully claim to be amongst the world’s elite by pointing at their proven track record and vast experience in Middle Eastern conflicts. Formed from …

Sayeret Matkal commando Ehud Barak (who would serve as Israel’s prime minister from 1999 to 2001) led a raid called Operation Spring of Youth into Lebanon in 1973. Disguised as a …

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 …

Explore IDF Special Forces, from Shayetet 13's silent warriors to Maglan's precision experts, revealing intense training and cutting-edge gear in the pursuit of safeguarding Israel's defense

Jan 2, 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 …

Sep 26, 2012 · Within the Israeli Navy, there is a special unit of naval commandos known as Shayetet 13, also known as Flottila 13, S13, or just Bats. This unit is responsible for carrying …