The Chief of Staff addressed the expected expansion of the operation in Gaza, saying that the IDF has begun calling up tens of thousands of additional soldiers to expand the operation.
'The Hamas operatives standing in freshly pressed uniforms are the same terrorists who, before the ceasefire, were afraid to face you,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells Shayetet 13 soldiers.
A special unit of the Shin Bet and Shayetet 13 acted hours before the Gaza ceasefire came into effect and managed to recover the body of Oron Shaul. Now, the details of the dramatic operation are being revealed.
While searching the compound, soldiers located underground infrastructure and hideouts equipped with logistical and medical supplies for prolonged stays, military tents, and pits stocked with weapons.
The IDF confirms that the Shayetet 13 naval commandos arrested a Hezbollah operative in the coastal town of Batroun.
Exactly 27 years ago, in September 1997, 12 of Defense Minister Gallant's comrades and subordinates from Shayetet 13 were killed in action against Hezbollah. On Friday, Israel eliminated the terrorist responsible.
The IDF has released helmet-cam footage showing the naval commandos transferring the rescued hostages from the Yamam and ISA forces to the helicopters that took them home.
Shayetet 13 Company Commander LTC A. summed up the IDF's activities in Shifa Hospital in Gaza which have entered their sixth day.
The commander of the Shayetet 13 commandos details the operationin the Shifaa Hospital in Gaza.
Minister Gallant explained that the IDF is operating in Khan Yunis differently than in other areas. 'It’s a cross-stage effort. There, we focus on reaching Hamas’ leadership and on the hostage issue.'
A member of the Shayetet 13 naval commando unit has been conducting special operations in Gaza for months despite an injury in his leg.
Forces identified several tunnel shafts leading to a network of hundreds of meters of Hamas terror tunnels.
In a joint operation of soldiers from the Yahalom Unit and engineering soldiers, the tunnel infrastructure and shafts were destroyed.
The Defense Minister told Shayetet 13 commandos to prepare to apply more pressure on Hamas which only understands force.
New footage shows raid of the Rantisi children’s hospital in Gaza City by the Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit and the 401st Armored Brigade
PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.
Shayetet 13 commandos entered Gaza from the sea and destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure.
Elite Shayetet 13 naval commando unit killed 60 Hamas terrorists, captured 26, and rescued 250 hostages.
Defense Minister visits elite Flotilla 13 (“Shayetet 13”) of the Israeli navy.
The exercise was intended to strengthen cooperation and professional dialogue between the IDF and US Armed Forces.
Head of US Central Command's visit focuses on continued cooperation and the strengthening of relations between the IDF and CENTCOM.
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Shayetet 13 Naval commando unit uses expertise in compressing oxygen for diving tanks to assist people on ventilators during COVID-19 crisis
Scenarios practiced include taking over ship, extracting force from enemy territory.
IDF chief of staff accepts recommendations of awards panel, also deciding to grant awards to navy missile ship and submarine flotillas.
Boy who sustained 147 shrapnel wounds from Gaza rocket at 16 months old overcomes disability to join elite Shaletet 13 unit.
A rare look into the elite Shayetet 13 naval commandos and the methods they use to take over a hijacked ship.
Elite Tier-1 special forces will now serve 8 years, and will include academic degree. Combat soldiers to get pay raise as well.
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz's brother-in-law detained for questioning in police probe of submarine deal, nicknamed 'Case 3000.'
The commander, decorated for his service during the Yom Kippur War, was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.
The new head of the Shayetet-13 naval commando unit is a former winner of Israel's Bible Competition who once lived in Gush Katif.
Israeli Navy rehearses civilian vessel takeover and hostage abduction.
New petition by army reservists demands that Supreme Court prevent transfer of funds to Gaza flotilla terrorists as part of Turkey deal
Day after synagogue attack, large police presence in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, police agree to let 23 Navy commandos volunteer for civil guard.
Soldiers from the Shayetet naval commando unit raid compound from which long-range rockets had been fired.
Having set sail to intercept Gaza-bound weapons shipment Saturday, Israeli Navy soldiers still managed to celebrate Shabbat at sea.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Marom warns of long-term damage if combat soldiers are not reassured that the state supports them.
Soldiers simulate neutralization of enemy force at sea, ship malfunctions, evacuation of casualties by helicopter.
Shayetet 13 soldiers take over Liberian ship that may be en route to Gaza. No weapons found yet.
Israel's naval commando unit, Shayetet 13, was chosen by IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz as the top brigade of 2011
Prime Minister Netanyahu called IDF CoS Benny Gantz to extend plaudits to the Shayatet-13's successful boarding of the French flotilla ship.
Member's of Israel's naval commando guided the French flotilla ship Dignite al Karama into the port of Ashdod without incident.
Turkish authorities refused to grant the Mavi Marmara permits thereby making it impossible for the infamous ship to lead this year's Gaza flotilla.
Noted American professor among those to receive Begin Prize for his activities promoting Israel.
Navy Commander meets families of 12 soldiers killed 13 years ago in Naval Commando raid on Hizbullah in Lebanon.
