An Israeli K-9 unit helped take down 10 Hamas terrorists to rescue more than 200 civilians under fire near the Gaza Strip. The heroic hounds were deployed at multiple communities near Gaza that ...

K-9 units with the Israel Defense Forces are being credited with the rescue of over 200 civilians from communities near the Gaza Strip, the IDF's Spokesman's Unit said.

I n recent days, amid the conflict with Iran, the IDF’s Oketz canine unit has assisted in rescuing those wounded or trapped under rubble at missile impact locations across the country.

An IDF soldier is shown with an Oketz unit dog out in the field. (IDF Spokesman's Unit) The dogs also helped rescue more than 200 civilians under fire near the Gaza Strip, the New York Post reported .

The Israeli army’s canine unit is helping to map out Palestinian buildings before troops move in — and even take out hiding terrorists — while wearing bodycams and climbing through holes too ...

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, joined the rescue efforts in the aftermath of the last ...

In heartwarming event, dozens of female IDF lookouts, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station and canine handlers from IDU, fulfill the dream of a child with special needs from ...

The commander of the Israel Defense Forces Oketz (K-9) unit was one of many military officers who jumped into action before receiving official orders on Oct. 7 as Hamas terrorists breached the ...

Israeli soldiers seen in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 11, 2023. The Israel Defense Force’s canine unit, Oketz, was credited with helping rescue 200 ...

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. IDF Oketz unit soldiers with a dog.

In recent days, amid the conflict with Iran, the IDF’s Oketz canine unit has assisted in rescuing those wounded or trapped under rubble at missile impact locations across the country.