Canine Unit

Israel Dog Unit holds special search day for Haymanot Kasau, one year after disappearance

"We at the IDU are dedicated to the search and support of the family. We will continue the search as long as necessary."

 Members of the Israel Dog Unit searching for Haymanot Kasau in Safed one year after he abduction, February 25, 2025.
 Pictures of the five missing Israelis.

Police deepen search for missing persons, including Haymanot Kasau

 Israeli soldiers operating in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, December 28, 2023

IDF canines take down Hamas terrorists in Gaza, protect soldiers

 Dago the Oketz canine wounded at Jenin, rests beside his IDF handler to recover.

Dago the dog, wounded in Jenin battle, treated alongside IDF handler


Missing Israeli found in Jordan after two year search

A missing Israeli man has been found in Jordan with the help of the Israel Dog Unit and returned to his family before the holiday.

 Hussein Bridge at the border crossing between Jordan and Israel

Dogs: Man's best friend, a terrorist's worst enemy - opinion

Dogs have always played a significant part in the defense of Israel.

7-year-old Django fell in action in Nablus during an operation with the Yamam counterterrorism unit, May 4, 2023.

Border Police pay tribute after army dog killed in Nablus operation

7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire.

7-year-old Django fell in action in Nablus during an operation with the Yamam counterterrorism unit, May 4, 2023.

Rudolphina Menzel: Zionist dog training pioneer

A new book on the Jewish woman who made her mark in the dog training world, creating the precursor to the IDF’s Oketz unit.

 RUDOLPHINA, RUDOLPH and one of their dogs.

Young girl with illness gets to live fantasy of being police officer for a day

Nine-year-old Oriyah got to live her dream of being a police officer for a day, during which she wore a uniform, rode around in a cop car and met all kinds of members of Israel Police's many units.

 Nine-year-old Oriyah gets to meet police officers and work as an officer for a day.

US gives Ukraine service dogs body armor

"Now, our four-legged helpers who will be serving in dangerous areas will also be protected," said the Ukrainian State Border Guard

Czech dogs land in Israel to take on roles in police service

Meet the UAE's COVID-19 sniffer dogs

Dubai Police trained a special unit of 38 sniffer dogs to recognize the scent of COVID-19 using samples of sweat from people with confirmed infections.

 A dog that has been trained by Dubai Police K-9 unit to sniff out COVID-19 looks at his trainer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 13, 2021.

IDF combat dog finds new home with help of Israeli-owned sanctuary

Arik was the first to enter a Hamas attack tunnel in order to search for Goldin and served in many missions protecting IDF soldiers, but he fell ill and hasn't served in the past 3 years.

Soldiers in the IDF's Oketz unit hugging a dog during a break, photo taken by Topaz Luk from the IDF spokesperson's unit

IDF recruits youths with disabilities to serve as military dog-handlers

Special needs volunteers to operate kennels on bases around the country.

Special needs soldiers and their training dogs

Police arrest east Jerusalem man for possession of illegal weapons

The suspect has previously served time in Israeli prison for crimes related to illegal weapons.

Illegal weapons found in an east Jerusalem home by Israeli Police, October 26, 2017.