The Oketz Unit [a], also designated as Unit 7142, [1] is the independent canine special forces (sayeret) unit of the Israel Defense Forces. It was founded in 1939 as part of Haganah, and …

2021年12月27日 · Oketz (“Sting” in Hebrew) is the IDF's canine unit. It operates with specially trained dogs for missions in the field of counter-terrorism, search and rescue, and other …

2025年1月1日 · The IDF’s canine unit, the Oketz, has demonstrated how a highly specialized and well-integrated canine force can enhance operational effectiveness, safeguard human lives, …

2024年6月29日 · Four-legged members of the IDF’s Oketz (“sting”) Canine Unit have shown heroism under fire since the unit was formed in 1974. On October 7, Oketz commander Lt. …

The “Oketz” K9 Unit, plays a pivotal role in protecting and serving the Israeli people. These highly trained K9 teams are indispensable in the fields of counter-terrorism, explosive detection, …

2024年7月30日 · Among them are members of the elite Oketz (Sting) Unit, who work with dogs to fight terrorists, find booby traps that contain explosives, and investigate Hamas tunnels. The …

2023年10月26日 · On October 7, at 7:15 a.m. the commander of the Oketz (K-9) unit, Lieut. Col. A., was awakened at his home in Rehovot by unusual sirens. After rushing to his protected …

2023年10月16日 · The canine unit Oketz, which in Hebrew means “sting,” uses specifically trained dogs for operations in the fields of counterterrorism, search and rescue, and other …

2018年5月24日 · Oketz is considered one of the best canine units in the world. Equivalent units from other countries come to Israel to train with it. The training in Oketz is implemented within …

American Friends of Oketz is a 501c 3 organization dedicated to supporting Israel's elite K-9 unit with The Oketz alumni organization. We provide valuable information about the unit, ongoing …