Sayeret Matkal

Chief of Staff: 'Women in combat units is risky, with little chance of success'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi wrote a professional opinion opposing the introduction of women into the IDF's elite units.

Reservists from elite unit threaten: We won't volunteer if judicial reform moves forward

Reservists from Sayeret Matkal commando unit announce plans to stop showing up for duty in protest against government’s judicial reform.

What did elite commando, whose photo is still classified, do? Chief of Staff explains

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi explains that fallen Sayeret Matkal commando Emmanuel Moreno carried out a sensitive mission behind enemy lines.

Watch: IDF's top 5 elite units

You may be familiar with some of these from famous movies and TV series - but what do they actually do and who's behind them?

Syrian Kurds free ISIS-linked women and children

Analysts say the Kurds lack necessary resources to keep thousands of ISIS families under their control.

Commander of top IDF unit enters quarantine

Commander of Sayeret Matkal and deputy enter quarantine after female soldier in unit diagnosed with COVID-19.

Coronavirus in elite IDF unit

Dozens of combat support soldiers in elite Sayeret Matkal unit enter quarantine after soldier in the unit diagnosed with COVID-19.

The Trojan Horse in Israel's elections

Commander of Sayeret Matkal retiring from IDF

The step, whereby a commander of the most elite unit in the IDF does not continue serving in the army, is considered unusual.

New Jewish-Arab party formed by Netanyahu's former army comrade

Ex-Sayeret Matkal soldier who saved Netanyahu's life during operation in Suez Canal, Amos Danieli, establishes new Jewish-Arab party.

Hamas: Slain IDF commando was from elite Matkal unit

Terror group claims commando unit in botched mission entered Gaza through official crossing, operated in other countries prior to mission.

Youth loses fingers in IDF training accident

Boy trying out for elite combat unit severs fingers while putting up a tent.

In first, recording of slain soldier to be heard

Clip of Emannuel Moreno to be played at memorial ceremony. Moreno's work was so secret that it is forbidden to display his picture.

Bennett honors 'the world's best soldier'

Naftali Bennett speaks about legendary soldier Emmanuel Moreno at a ceremony dedicating a street after him.

Report: Trump revealed info on covert Israeli mission in Syria

Vanity Fair discloses details on classified information that Trump allegedly revealed to Russians in May.

'For about two years I didn't wear a kippah'

Naftali Bennett shares details of his personal life, including his decision to leave - then rejoin - the religious community.

IDF adding new jump wings

The IDF's legendary jump wings are getting a makeover.

IDF revamps its elite special forces

Elite Tier-1 special forces will now serve 8 years, and will include academic degree. Combat soldiers to get pay raise as well.

My friend, Emmanuel Moreno: 11 years since the sniper's bullet

Commendation to top unit for classified operations

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot presents awards to Sayeret Matkal, Intelligence tech unit for their brave, secret work.

The Entebbe Raid: Now in Animation, Too

Commandos involved in the daring raid provide commentary for video produced for its 39th anniversary.

Israel Failed Attempt to Eliminate Nasrallah

Palestinian news sources claim Monday that Israel thwarted in assassination attempt on terror organization Hezbollah's leader Nasrallah.