Israeli special forces

IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun, Tubas, West Bank

IDF forces are continuing the search for the terrorist responsible, the military added.

 IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun and Tubas, May 15, 2025.
 Operation Heavy Roads, involving IDF special op. against Iranian missile production facility in Syria

How the IDF beat Syrian air defenses around the key Iran missile facility

 Operation Heavy Roads, involving IDF special op. against Iranian missile production facility in Syria

Inside the IDF's strike on Iran's Syrian missile factory: Shaldag's high-stakes operation

 Operation Heavy Roads, involving IDF special op. against Iranian missile production facility in Syria

A timeline: IDF special op. against Iranian missile production facility in Syria


IDF confirms special forces raid of Iranian missile facility in Syria in covert operation

With the fall of the regime, information security officials likely view any threat of retaliation from Syria as being at a much lower risk level.

IDF elite unit training day

First woman accepted into Israeli special forces unit, making history

The soldier successfully passed the grueling selection process, which includes a rigorous five-day screening that tests both physical and mental endurance.

 Members of the South Yamas special forces counterterrorism unit seen near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, not far from the Israeli-Gaza border, October 16, 2023

WATCH: IDF commandos conduct precise strikes on terrorists, raid Khan Yunis command centers

Snipers from the Egoz unit carried out several precise strikes over the course of several hours using methods adapted to fight enemies that hide underground. 

 Soldiers from the Commando Brigade operating in Khan Yunis, in the Gaza Strip, January 25, 2024

IDF special forces operate within Lebanon, target Hezbollah

Additionally, Israeli Air Force aircraft attacked an anti-tank launcher belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

 Israeli artillery near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, January 15, 2024

WATCH: IDF commando units discover and destroy Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

These units have been active in Khan Yunis since the beginning of the month, killing Hamas operatives and destroying tunnel shafts used by Hamas terrorists.

 IDF troops on operation in Gaza, December 26, 2023

IDF special forces take over Gaza tunnel shaft, seen through helmet cam

The LOTAR combat team, operating in the north Gaza city of Beit Hanoun, observed a terrorist emerging from a tunnel before firing a burst of shots at the Israeli forces.

 IDF special forces LOTAR troops operating Gaza. December 21, 2023.

IDF fails to rescue hostages in Gaza operation, two soldiers wounded

The families of the wounded soldiers have been informed.

 The 98th Division, the IDF's Special Forces Division, launched an attack and is fighting for the first time in the heart of Khan Yunis

The rescue of Private Megidish shows the multi-pronged approach Israel must take

Israel has rightly stated the release of the hostages as one of the main objectives of this war, along with destroying Hamas’s military capabilities and toppling it from power.

IDF's picture of the year: Exercise by the IAF's Airborne Combat Rescue And Evacuation Unit 669

WATCH: Elite Israeli Navy unit destroys Hamas infrastructure overnight

Shayetet 13 primarily focuses on executing missions involving countering acts of terrorism, gathering maritime intelligence, and rescuing hostages at sea.

A joint drill between the IDF’s elite Shayetet 13 navy commandos and US Army Special Forces

Netanyahu to IDF soldiers: We have one goal - to destroy Hamas

"We have only one goal in sight - to destroy Hamas," the prime minister said. "We will not stop until this target is met."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with elite Yahalom Unit soldiers on October 24, 2023

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.