Canine in Arms: IDF's Elite Search Unit

Oketz (sting) is the IDF’s elite canine unit, trained to operate with every combat unit in the army. Man and dog become brothers in battle, working to sniff out any danger and detect any threat.

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An IDF warrior and his dog. (Photo: Cpl. Iris Liner/IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

WATCH: With dozens of dogs by their sides, soldiers in the Oketz unit worked tirelessly to find the three kidnapped boys last summer:

Free Ebook: Israel Defense Forces 24/7

The IDF’s brave soldiers protect Israel's citizens against any threat, in the north or the south, land, sea or air. Get an inside look at these magnificent defenders of the State of Israel in this exclusive IDF ebook from United with Israel.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD: ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES 24/7.

Send Passover Packages to Needy Israeli Soldiers - Bring Them Joy!

We are honored to thank the young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives every day to protect the citizens of Israel. Since October 7th, soldiers have been on the battlefield for months - many are hoping to come home for Passover.

Join us in sending Passover food packages (and personal notes) to Israeli soldiers and their families.

Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. The soldiers greatly appreciate your love and concern. Bring them Passover joy!

CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR PACKAGE AND NOTE TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS!