Last mission: IDF K-9 Bernie dies protecting her team
Bernie’s actions in Bint Jbeil likely saved the lives of at least three soldiers from the 551st Brigade who were preparing to enter the same room moments after her warning signal
Bernie’s actions in Bint Jbeil likely saved the lives of at least three soldiers from the 551st Brigade who were preparing to enter the same room moments after her warning signal
Platoons have used drones equipped with laser scanners to create 3D models of tunnel networks.
29 Oketz dogs had been killed in action.
Units like Sayeret Matkal led legendary missions like Operation Entebbe and Sabena Flight 571.
The restructuring reflects a move toward integrating canine capabilities across all combat units, challenging Oketz’s traditional role.
Gai Ben-Harush, 23, from Pardes Hanna-Karkur, was a commander in an assault platoon of the elite Oketz Unit.
‘Dago’ was injured along with soldiers in Jenin after terrorists detonated explosives, and refused to leave the side of his handler.
