The Hannibal Directive is a controversial policy wherein the IDF works to stop hostages from being taken at all costs, ...

Four-legged members of the IDF’s Oketz (“sting”) Canine Unit have shown heroism under fire since the unit was formed in 1974. On October 7, Oketz commander Lt.-Col. A awoke to the sound of ...

(credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) More of the women are trying to make it into special units like Oketz, which does combat and special operations using dogs; the anti-tunnel Yahalom unit ...

The IDF's Oketz canine unit has played a critical role in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with its use of military dogs providing key lessons for militaries worldwide. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF IDF Oketz ...