Duvdevan Unit

We cannot look away

We must sustain those who came home from battle physically unhurt, but psychologically scarred. Opinion.

Steps away from disaster:

Top IDF unit probes serious incident

The IDF released the findings of its inquiry into a friendly fire incident in Nablus, citing a navigation failure and procedural violations, and announced dismissals and reprimands within the Duvdevan Unit.

Near-tragedy from friendly fire in Shechem

Duvdevan soldiers were mistakenly placed under heavy fire in the Kasbah of Shechem by another unit from the same brigade.

Samaria:

Undercover Israeli forces arrest terrorists planning an attack

The elite undercover Duvdevan unit raided several PA towns overnight, arresting a terror cell actively preparing to attack Israeli targets.

33-year-old reservist found dead

Nehorai Barazani, a 33-year-old IDF combat reservist who suffered from PTSD, was found dead at home. His family stresses that the cause of death was heart failure, not suicide.

Body-camera footage:

IDF soldiers eliminate murderous terrorist

Newly released footage shows the moments of the assault and shooting in the operation in which the terrorist Sultan al-Ghani - who murdered Kedumim resident Gideon Peri in August 2023 - was eliminated.

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Nine terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

During the night, IDF forces operated to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting senior wanted individuals and locating and confiscating weapons.

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Yamam and Duvdevan units thwart terrorist cells in Jenin area, seizing firearms and apprehending key figures; terrorist Yusuf Emad Al-Amer eliminated.

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Duvdevan elite soldiers arrest terrorists who planned to attack

Over the past month Duvdevan Unit fighters and Shin Bet arrested 12 terrorists who were planning to carry out attacks in Judea and Samaria. Watch footage from one of the arrests.

Senior terrorist eliminated in Shechem

Soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit, guided by Shin Bet intelligence, eliminate Omar Mustafa Abu al-Leil, one of the senior terrorists within the terrorist network in Shechem (Nablus).

Two senior terrorists eliminated in Jenin; one soldier wounded

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv units and Border Police officers, directed by IDF and Shin Bet intelligence completed a 13-hour counterterrorism operation in the Jenin area.

Jenin:

IDF eliminates and arrests terrorists in afternoon operation

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv Units entered Jenin to carry out counterterrorism activity. During the operation, the forces exchanged fire with armed terrorists.

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IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

The Duvdevan Unit operated over the week in Judea and Samaria, arresting and eliminating terrorists and seizing weapons.

Attack in Tel Aviv foiled

Terrorist carried device with 20 kg of explosives

This attack plan is reminiscent of the suicide attacks in Israel in the 1990s.

IDF operates in Shechem:

9 terrorists arrested at al-Najah University

The forces also detained several other suspects for questioning, as part of the IDF and Shin Bet efforts to foil activities of terror cells that consist of students from Hamas organizations in universities across Judea and Samaria.

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PA rules out joint investigation into death of reporter

Israel asked to receive bullet extracted during autopsy to determine its origin, request rejected.

Soldier seriously wounded in Jenin released from hospital

"Y" will continue his recovery in Sheba hospital's rehab unit. "D," also seriously wounded, is continuing his own recovery.

Watch: Undercover soldiers arrest Arab suspect in broad daylight

Plainclothes soldiers from elite Duvdevan unit arrest suspect in the heart of Jenin.

Soldier hurt in shootout with Hamas released from ICU

Officer shot 9 times in battle with terrorists over the weekend regains consciousness.

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Hevron Islamic operative who firebombed soldier arrested

Duvdevan fighters arrest operative who threw firebomb at Nahal fighter in Hevron last week.

Terrorist's home rebuilt - IDF plans second demolition

Palestinian Arabs rebuilt home of terrorist who murdered commando Ronen Lubarsky near Ramallah. IDF will demolish home again soon.

Terrorist convicted for murder of elite commando

Terrorist who threw marble slab that killed soldier Ronen Lubarsky convicted by military court of murder, obstruction of justice.

Watch: IDF destroys home of terrorist who killed elite commando

Four-story building explodes with a bang as IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed Ronan Lubarsky.

Watch: The Commando Brigade trains for all-out war

Commando Brigade currently participating in 10-day drill spanning the length of Israel.Troops training for all-out war in Lebanon and Gaza.

Bereaved family demands that killer's house be demolished

Family of deceased commando Ronen Lubarsky refuses to drop demand that killer's house be demolished during Thursday hearing.

Bereaved family boycotts murder trial

Family of Staff Sergeant Ronen Lubarsky boycotts murder trial for terrorist after understanding that terrorist won't get the death penalty.

Home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky to be demolished

Head of central command will sign demolition order against home of terrorist who dropped marble block on IDF soldier's head.

Terrorist who dropped block on IDF soldier indicted for murder

Charges filed against Arab terrorist who killed IDF soldier from elite unit during arrest operation.

Liberman to bereaved family: We salute you

Defense Minister invites family of soldier killed by marble block to pilots' course graduation.

Terrorist who dropped block on soldier to be indicted

Military prosecutor to declare that terrorist who murdered soldier Ronen Lubarsky will be indicted for murder in coming days.

Watch: Video from unit of murdered soldier

IDF releases video from mission of Duvdevan unit where a soldier was killed when a terrorist threw a marble block at his head.

Terrorists who carried out shooting attacks caught

Arrest operation during which IDF soldier was critically injured was directed at a terrorist squad involved in recent shooting attacks.

Liberman:

'We'll get the terrorist - dead or alive'

Defense Minister vows that Israel will bring to justice terrorist who critically injured soldier.

Marble block crushed soldier's helmet

IDF reveals details of incident in which soldier sustained severe head injuries, amid general rise in attacks on Jews during Ramadan.

Soldier critically injured after block dropped from building

During operation to arrest terrorists near Ramallah, block thrown from building, hitting soldier from elite Duvdevan unit in the head.

The tragedy in Duvdevan: Soldiers drew weapons on each other

Investigation into death of soldier killed by unintentionally discharged bullet finds he and his comrade aimed their weapons at each other.

IDF soldier killed by discharged bullet

Soldier from the Duvdevan Unit killed by discharged bullet at a military base in central Israel. His family has been notified.

Duvdevan: 300 missions and award for excellence

This past year, the elite IDF unit embarked on more than 300 missions and won the Chief of Staff's award for operational excellence.

Gilad Erdan visits 'Mista'arvim' undercover special forces unit

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan visits elite special forces undercover unit.

Israel's elite Commando Brigade gets religious Zionist commander

Changing of the guard at Israel's elite Commando Brigade as Samaria-native Colonel Avi Blut sworn in as commander.

IDF soldiers eliminate knife-wielding terrorist

Soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit open fire at terrorist who tried to stab them in Shechem.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered 2 Jews

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered 2 Israelis in October.

Returning to the moments of terror in Rishon Letzion

Arutz Sheva returned to the scene of the attack in Rishon Letzion and spoke with Kfir Yitzchaki, who chased and neutralized the terrorist.

Duvdevan special unit decorated by IDF Chief of Staff

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot announced today that the special undercover unit will be cited for it's counter-terror activity

Citation for IDF's 'Duvdevan' unit for outstanding service

Chief of Staff to award citation to counter-terrorism unit for its performance in the field over the past year.

Watch: Special forces in daytime arrest

PFLP leader of violent riots near Bethlehem is taken to custody by Duvdevan, Shabak.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with IDF

Prime Minister connects struggle against Jews and Zionism from Hanukkah until today. 'There has always been terrorism.'

Watch: IDF elite unit, Shabak, arrest father and son's murderer

Duvdevan forces and Shabak operatives swoop down on murderer of Yaakov and Netanel Litman Hy"d.

Raw footage: Undercover IDF soldiers take on Arab rioters

Duvdevan elite counter-terrorism soldiers infiltrate rioters' ranks - then break up violence in seconds.

Arabs Try to Unmask Undercover Special Ops Forces

Arabs go online to try and endanger mista'aravim special forces who infiltrate their terror ranks to thwart attacks and spread fear.

Watch: Undercover Special Forces Take Down Rioters

Arab rioters thought they had the upper hand - until some of 'their own' turned out to be elite Israeli soldiers. Watch:

IDF Uncovers Weapons Cache During Jenin Raid

Duvdevan arrests two suspects after finding explosives, M-16; Palestinian terrorists pelt security forces with firebombs during raid.

The Best Just Got Better: IDF Introduces the Commando Division

The IDF has some tough soldiers – and now, some of the toughest will be pushed even further to the limits of their capabilities.

Watch: IDF Special Ops Nab Firebomb Terrorists

Shin Bet lifts gag order revealing details of how two terrorists - one a minor - lobbed firebomb at Israeli car, critically wounding girl.

Ten Terrorists Arrested Overnight

Bust in Shechem exposes weapons cache, terror cell; other arrests near Beit El, Hevron.

Bravery under fire

IDF Special Ops Unit's Heroism in Gaza Revealed

Commanders in Duvdevan unit tell of daring rescue to prevent abduction in fierce fighting of Operation Protective Edge.

Two Terrorists Arrested for Rock-Throwing Attacks

Terrorists suspected responsible for attack which seriously injured father, husband in Samaria; rock attacks on the rise.

Six Terrorists Arrested as IDF Preps for Day of Rage

Crackdown on terror in Judea-Samaria continues, as day of pro-Hamas demonstrations looms ahead.

Hamas Terrorist Who Attacked IDF Operation Arrested

Terrorist arrested by special forces in Bethlehem shot at soldiers and tried to run them over last week.