Israel Dog Unit

After Successful Search:

Rescue unit urges support for families of missing persons

The Israel Dog Unit called for government support of the families of missing persons after hundreds rushed to find an Israeli teen missing in the Binyamin region.

In Samaria:

IDF and police fulfill dream for child with special needs

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 Samaria.

Five missing people rescued in two days

The Israel Dog Unit worked through Shabbat and into Jerusalem Day to close three missing-person cases with a total of five victims.

Israel Dog Unit launches life-saving tracking training course

The Israel Dog Unit has begun training volunteers to track missing persons under the instruction of champion trainer Nati Gibli and elite trainer Noam Eitan, a founder of the Shaldag unit.

Israel Dog Unit honors fallen soldier at Gush Etzion exhibition

The tribute consisted of an exhibition dedicated to the special needs community in the town of Gevaot in the Gush Etzion region.

Days Before Lag B'Omer:

Missing person cases spike in Meron region

As throngs of pilgrims ascend to Meron for Lag B'Omer, the Israel Dog Unit has been rushing to locate missing persons in the woods around the city.

600 Days Missing:

Massive search launched for Jewish man vanished near Arab town

Searchers used drones, dogs, and advanced tools in the largest effort yet to solve the disappearance of Itamar Shelzinger, vanished in September 2023.

Israel Dog Unit fights fires on Memorial, Independence Day

Multiple fires in Samaria interrupted both the solemn remembrance of Israel's fallen and the celebration of Independence Day.

Missing woman rescued on Memorial Day

During Memorial Day, the Israel Dog Unit located a 70-year-old woman who had been gone from her home for more than 40 hours.

Happy ending in Holon

A three-day-long search for a missing woman ended with her being found alive and well over Shabbat.

Five Days Straight:

Air Force cadets conclude exercise deep in the desert

The IAF has recently concluded a multi-force exercise deep in the deserts of southern Israel, simulating air crews practicing escape and evasion from multiple different forces in enemy territory.

Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives

A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.

Three Years Later:

Moishe Kleinerman's family refuses to give up

The family reports that the police have recently stopped all contact, but their son is still missing.

Strategic new hilltop developed in Samaria

A group of Israelis has begun work to develop a hilltop homestead overlooking the historically hostile Palestinian Arab city of Huwara.

Purim dog exhibition for disabled individuals in Kfar Perach

Residents of the Kfar Perach center for individuals with learning disabilities were treated to an entertaining dog show before Purim.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

Special search held for girl missing from Tzfat

MKs from both the coalition and opposition supported increased efforts to find Hymanut Kassou, with some alleging she had been abducted.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for war widows and orphans

The Israel Dog Unit displayed the various capabilities of their working dogs for a group of widows and orphans from the Swords of Iron war at an event organized by the 'Victory Together' organization.

Samaria Brigade commander visits Israel Dog Unit

The visit included a group of senior IDF officers and ended with an agreement of mutual cooperation in emergency response in the area.

Good Ending:

Missing American student found

Avishai Teitelbaum, reported missing earlier in the week, was located alive in Jerusalem.

Search for missing man in Jerusalem region

A 24-year-old man has been missing for several days in the Jerusalem region and is considered to be in danger.

Working dogs train to find terrorists under rubble

The Israel Dog Unit held an exercise today simulating finding victims or attackers trapped under the rubble of a building collapsed by rocket fire or terrorist attack.

Searchers racing to find man vanished near Netanya

Denis Kotikov has now been missing for three days in the Netanya region. Searchers are rushing to find him despite rough terrain and winter weather.

Tzfat honors emergency volunteers

A special dinner was held by the city this week to recognize all the volunteer emergency responders for their efforts throughout the war.

Golani Brigade holds special exercise with Israel Dog Unit

The exercise simulated maneuvers deep in enemy territory, movement through rough terrain, casualty evacuation, and the use of Air Force helicopters.

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

The Israel Dog Unit gave an exhibition on Monday to the Beit Tsipora school in Kiryat Malachi.

US C-SOG in Israel:

Israel Dog Unit trains with US prison intervention expert

The Israel Dog Unit this week hosted a special seminar by Joseph Garcia, among the world's foremost experts in prison intervention.

After four days:

Israel Dog Unit finds body of man missing from Ofakim

Boris Shuster, 68, vanished while out for a walk last week. On Monday, his body was discovered near Ofakim.

Without a Trace:

Ofakim man vanished, search entering its third day

Boris Shuster, a retired engineer, went out for his usual walk on Thursday, but his cell phone went dead and he has been missing ever since. A massive search effort is underway to find him.

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

The Israel Dog Unit gave an exhibition on Monday to the Beit Tsipora school in Kiryat Malachi.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

Man murdered near Kiryat Malachi, family member arrested

A Kiryat Malachi man was found dead outside the city with signs of violence on his body. A family member of the victim was arrested for his murder.

One Year Later:

Breakthrough in disappearance near Beit Shemesh

On the anniversary of his disappearance, Yoram Fliter's brother found his prepaid bus card in a densely wooded area near Beit Shemesh.

IDU holds special exercise with Air Force

The exercise took place over 115 hours deep in the deserts of southern Israel and included dozens of volunteers.

Israeli dog handlers to protect Jews in Europe

A special project will be launched to bring the dogs and volunteers of the Israel Dog Unit to Jewish communities abroad in the wake of the Amsterdam pogrom.

Finding missing people - wherever they are

The Israel Dog Unit held an exercise simulating finding victims in extreme circumstances such as under rubble, in trees, and on a roof.

A dream comes true for muscular dystrophy patient

Emergency responders bring joy to a young boy with muscular dystrophy and a dream.

Sukkot dog exhibition for special needs association

The Israel Dog Unit gave a performance to celebrate Sukkot for the Alei Siach special needs support organization.

Two missing people, one special search operation

The Israel Dog Unit is working to discover the fate of two separate missing persons who have disappeared in two different regions.

Missing woman saved in Rosh Ha'ayin

A 71-year-old woman with dementia was found alive after having been missing for 36 hours.

Special farewell ceremony for rescue volunteer before enlistment

The Israel Dog Unit honored the volunteers who spent their last summer before enlistment working to save lives throughout Israel.

Israel Dog Unit brings working dog exhibition to Samaria

The organization hosted children at the Samaria town of Kfar Tapuach to view the dog's special training.

Rescue unit's summer vacation safety tour

The Israel Dog Unit has launched a tour of Israel to raise awareness of the safety risks and tips Israelis should be aware of over summer break.

Search for man vanished near Ein Hud continues

Itamar Schlesinger disappeared following a car accident in northern Israel last September. Searchers are still working to uncover his fate.

IDU holds exhibition on Tisha B'Av for special needs children

The exhibition took place in Modi'in Ilit with the participation of the Notnim nonprofit.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition tour for special needs groups

The tour was held at the request of the Israel Police for the benefit of the disabled community of Kiryat Malachi.

Search for missing girl continues in Tzfat

Hymanut Kassou disappeared 162 days ago in Tzfat. Searchers continued an intensive hunt for any clues to her whereabouts on Monday.

High alert:

Tzfat police and IDU prepare for war in northern Israel

A special meeting was held to determine how best to cooperate in the possible scenarios that could face Israel following the attacks in Beirut and Tehran.

Israel Dog Unit works to locate Majdal Shams victims' remains

Even days after the attack, evidence from the attack was located and turned over to the authorities.

Israel Dog Unit simulates missing person incident in Samaria

The exercise comes as part of a larger effort to prepare for a range of emergencies anywhere in Israel.

IDU holds special meeting with Harish emergency forces

The organization is working to supply towns with security dogs to supplement defenses in light of the rising threat level as the war goes on.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for special needs children

The Israel Dog Unit brought joy to the residents of the Kfar Perach community center in Central Israel with their signature working dogs.

Israeli rescue workers hold search exercise in Northern Ireland

The exercise included multiple environments and international supervision and certification.

Nine months later:

Search for massacre victims still underway

Security forces continue to sweep the areas around Gaza for evidence of the fate of those missing since October 7th.

Four months later:

Search for missing 9-year-old continues in Tzfat

Hymanut Kassou vanished more than 120 days ago in the Tzfat area, leading to a mass search effort that has carried on for nearly four months.

Tragedy in Ramla:

Woman vanished from home, located dead just hours later

The Israel Dog Unit located the missing woman deceased after a full night of searching Ramla and surrounding fields, less than 24 hours after she was declared missing.

'Help find my father!'

Daughter of missing man appeals for public's help

The daughters of Daniel Denan urge the public to help locate him after he vanished without a trace from their home in Afula.

Israel Dog Unit saves missing man in Galilee

Avishai Peretz, 35, was located alive after 24 hours of continuous searches in northern Israel.

Torah scroll dedicated in honor of Dee family

Tens of thousands of students helped to raise the money to commemorate Lucy Dee and her daughters Maia and Rina, who were killed in a shooting attack in 2023.

Torah scroll rescued during search for missing man

Search and rescue volunteers working to locate a man missing from Afula were checking an abandoned building when they realized that there was more than just litter on the floor.