Unit 669: Descending from the sky to save wounded field soldiers
The unit is globally recognized for its precision, courage, and commitment to life-saving excellence. Hezy Laing Unit 669 is one of IDF’s most elite and
The unit is globally recognized for its precision, courage, and commitment to life-saving excellence. Hezy Laing Unit 669 is one of IDF’s most elite and
The local emergency squad was activated with the chilling message, ‘This is not a drill’.
Alexander, flanked by his family, described the honor as a reminder of communal resilience.
Ach Gadol operates a system of personal, one-on-one accompaniment for lone soldiers, based on a model where every volunteer is a former lone soldier themselves.
The terrorist was identified as Mahmoud al-A’qad from Nablus. A knife was found in the terrorist’s car.
Traditional surveillance methods—satellite imagery, signal interception, and human intelligence—had failed to pinpoint his location.
The Chief of Staff expressed his appreciation for the soldiers’ great dedication.
‘You will think I’m crazy, but only those who have experienced this war can truly understand me.’
Ori Megidish, who was rescued by Israeli forces three weeks after her abduction, also rejoined the military several months later and was assigned to an intelligence unit.
Roadside bombs remain the signature threat to convoys in dense Gaza streets.
I’m part of something larger—a people bound together by shared history, values, and responsibility for one another.
‘We’re holding the line, but ammo’s low. We need backup now!’
‘I used to wonder if I would have the courage to respond if I ever encountered a terrorist attack.’
The army is continuing to investigate the incident, as during a dawn alert, the troops are supposed to be at peak alertness and vigilance, specifically on the lookout against such an attack.
‘The first week in the hospital- I couldn’t move a thing. Only my eyes and lips.’
‘Becoming the enemy to defeat the enemy.’
Out of 1000 applicants – only 16 become full-fledged pilots.
Lubliner was the 114th soldier to fall from the Golani Brigade, which has suffered the most losses in the war.
Formed 20 years ago as a classified offshoot of the Maglan brigade, Unit 6 specializes in ‘exposure-strike’ operations, identifying and neutralizing high-value targets deep in hostile territory.
Following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, an IDF field hospital treated over 1,100 patients and performed dozens of life-saving surgeries. By Hezy Laing The IDF
