Maglan
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Maglan is a sayeret (reconnaissance) unit of the Israeli Defense Forces, which specializes in operating behind enemy lines and deep in enemy territory using advanced technologies and weaponry. Though Maglan is part of the IDF's Commando Brigade, its operators undergo basic training with the Paratroopers Brigade.
Maglan commandos training in the desert
Special forces of Israel
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Special forces units in the Israel Defense Forces encompass a broad definition of specialist units. Such units are usually a regiment or a battalion in strength.
Ariel Sharon (left), and Aharon Davidi (center), before a reprisal operation, 1955.
Israeli officers of the Paratrooper Battalion 890 in 1955 with Moshe Dayan (standing, third from the left). Ariel Sharon is standing, second from the left and commando Meir Har Zion is standing furthest left.
Shayetet 13 commandos prepare for an exercise aboard a warship
Egoz operators blend into the landscape of the Golan Heights.