Israeli special forces

IDF, Shin Bet capture Hamas's Internal Security chief during joint operation in Gaza Strip

The IDF's daring operations in Gaza captured international media attention, but their strategic significance is unclear at this time.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, July 16, 2026.
IDF troops operate in the West Bank, August 17, 2026.

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

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's elite Givati Brigade soldiers march alongside disabled comrades

The IDF is renowned for being one of the only armies in the world which incorporates young people with special needs into its ranks.

Dozens of soldiers from the elite Givati Brigade hiked alongside their SIU comrades in an unforgettable masa kumta, December 3, 2020.

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