The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/oketz/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Oketz | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/oketz/ 32 32 Audio aired of hostage calling for help days before mistaken IDF killing https://www.timesofisrael.com/audio-aired-of-hostage-calling-for-help-days-before-mistaken-idf-killing/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:37:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3237344 Canine-mounted camera captures Alon Shamriz yelling 'please help' between bursts of gunfire, and trying to alert troops to save him and fellow hostages Yotam Haim and Samar Talalka

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]]> As 2024 begins, IDF withdraws 5 brigades from Gaza, but says fighting likely all year https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-2024-begins-idf-releases-5-brigades-from-gaza-but-says-fighting-likely-all-year/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:06:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3190248 Military says rocket launches down to average of 14 per day; 'We are adjusting the fighting methods,' spokesman says

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]]> ‘Not your fault’: Mother sends love, support to troops who killed son in tragic error https://www.timesofisrael.com/not-your-fault-mother-sends-love-support-to-troops-who-killed-son-in-tragic-error/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:51:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3183166&preview=true&preview_id=3183166 Iris Haim records message for battalion involved in killing of 3 escaped hostages, insisting her family doesn't blame them for what happened and that they want to meet them

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]]> IDF dog recorded escaped hostage calling for help days before mistaken slayings https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-dog-recorded-escaped-hostage-calling-for-help-days-before-mistaken-slayings/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:50:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3182854&preview=true&preview_id=3182854 Military probe finds canine entered building where Alon Shamriz, Samar Talalka and Yotam Haim were hiding, five days before they were shot in tragic error by troops

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]]> Soldier from IDF special forces unit says he was harassed over his sexual orientation https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-from-idf-special-forces-unit-says-he-was-harassed-for-sexual-orientation/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:46:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3065947 Daniel Bloom says was he locked outside in rain, subjected to homophobic slander without support from squadron, commanders; IDF: Officers spoke with soldiers involved, opened probe

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]]> Israeli K9 search and rescue training program turns pets into protectors https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-k9-search-and-rescue-training-program-turns-pets-into-protectors/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:40:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3053615 Run by alumni of the IDF's prestigious Oketz unit, Project Locate teaches family dogs to work together with their owners to sniff out disaster victims or intruders

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]]> Palestinians briefly capture Israeli military dog set on suspect in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-briefly-capture-military-dog-set-on-suspect-in-west-bank/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:59:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2792533 Border Police and IDF's Oketz K9 unit seeks to arrest man, who flees with dog clinging to him, later turns himself in to PA; heavy clashes reported amid incident

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]]> Indian PM’s security goes to the (Israeli) dogs https://www.timesofisrael.com/indian-pms-security-goes-to-the-israeli-dogs/ Sun, 06 Aug 2017 12:55:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1671437 India buys dozens of highly trained four-footed graduates of IDF's canine unit to boost protection of senior officials

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]]> Soldier who shot Halamish terrorist: ‘I didn’t think, I acted immediately’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-who-shot-halamish-terrorist-i-didnt-think-i-acted-immediately/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:08:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1662894 Sgt. A. recounts shooting Omar al-Abed 'through the window'; he had helped thwart a violent break-in by Palestinians into his home in 2014

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]]> IDF soldiers mistakenly drive through Palestinian village https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldiers-mistakenly-drive-through-palestinian-village/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:59:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1353559&preview_id=1353559 A week after Waze misdirection set off riots, Military Police drive through Anata, north of Jerusalem, without incident

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]]> Officer sent to jail, 3 dressed down over Qalandiya foul-up https://www.timesofisrael.com/officer-sent-to-prison-3-dressed-down-over-qalandiya-foul-up/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 06:37:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1350120&preview_id=1350120 Harsh punishments for commanders of soldiers who accidentally drove into West Bank refugee camp on Monday night, sparking clashes

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]]> Troops rescued from Qalandiya followed Waze navigation app https://www.timesofisrael.com/troops-rescued-from-qalandiya-were-sent-by-waze-navigation-app/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:44:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1349388 After deadly clashes in Palestinian refugee camp, defense minister says soldiers should use maps and not rely on computerized directions

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]]> Palestinian killed, 10 troops hurt in Qalandiya clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-killed-five-border-police-hurt-in-qalandia-clashes/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 05:15:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1349369&preview_id=1349369 Intense fighting reported after two Israeli soldiers rescued from apparent mistaken foray into refugee camp north of Jerusalem

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]]> IDF rescues 2 soldiers from Qalandiya refugee camp https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-rescues-2-soldiers-from-qalandiya-refugee-camp/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:38:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1349303 The two split up after their jeep was hit by firebombs; one Palestinian killed, dozens injured in ensuing clashes

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]]> Army temporarily halts use of dogs in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-temporarily-halts-use-of-dogs-in-west-bank/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 21:14:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1147742 Internal IDF inquiry into a dog attack on an unarmed Palestinian found soldiers to have acted immorally, unprofessionally

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