The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sayeret-matkal/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sayeret Matkal | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sayeret-matkal/ 32 32 Daily Briefing June 8 – Iran fires on Israel, reigniting smoldering war https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-8-iran-fires-on-israel-reigniting-smoldering-war/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:49:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838673&preview=true&preview_id=3838673 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on renewed tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Israel, a massive Hezbollah bunker found under Beaufort and the first woman in IDF's elite Sayeret Matkal

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]]> In first, female IDF combat soldier completes training for elite Sayeret Matkal unit https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-female-idf-combat-soldier-completes-training-for-elite-sayeret-matkal-unit/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:02:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836474 Servicewoman to soon be integrated into commando unit's activities, following year and a half of training, army says

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]]> Oron Shaul’s body was recovered after kidnapping, mile-long march by Gaza informant — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/oron-shauls-body-recovered-after-kidnapping-mile-long-march-by-gaza-informant-report/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:24:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3739865 Ynet report says IDF discovered intel that soldier's body was held in Gaza City fridge; fridge owner was kidnapped by special forces; local informant went in to bring body to Israel

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]]> Despite vulnerabilities, troops blocked capture of Gaza Division base on Oct. 7 — probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-vulnerabilities-troops-blocked-capture-of-gaza-division-base-on-oct-7-probe/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:41:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3570136 Military investigation finds Re'im Base was entirely unprepared for such a scenario, but uncoordinated efforts led by base staff and other soldiers pushed back Hamas terrorists

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]]> Maj. David Haim Meir, 31: Sayeret Matkal reservist and new father https://www.timesofisrael.com/maj-david-haim-meir-31-sayeret-matkal-reservist-and-new-father/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:44:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3507890 Killed on October 7 battling the Hamas invasion of Kibbutz Be'eri

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]]> Maj. Amir Skoury, 31: Sayeret Matkal soldier who was ‘all-in’ on life https://www.timesofisrael.com/maj-amir-skoury-31-sayeret-matkal-soldier-who-was-all-in-on-life/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 21:21:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445993 Killed battling the Hamas invasion of Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7

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]]> Katz nixes reserve duty of protest leader who urged refusal to serve over judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-nixes-reserve-duty-of-protest-leader-who-urged-refusal-to-serve-over-judicial-overhaul/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:04:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3430907 Defense minister says Eyal Naveh, a leader of Brothers in Arms and reservist commander in elite unit, is not fit to train soldiers; opposition MKs pan move as politicization of IDF

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]]> Maj. Ilay Zisser, 27: Elite unit fighter who had ‘normal dreams’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/maj-ilay-zisser-27-elite-unit-fighter-who-had-normal-dreams/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:41:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3393262 Killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7

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]]> Maj. Tal Cohen, 30: Sayeret Matkal commander and ‘the proudest father’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/maj-tal-cohen-30-sayeret-matkal-commander-and-the-proudest-father/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:13:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3363297 Killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7

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]]> Lt. Adir Gaory, 20: Achieved dream of joining elite IDF unit https://www.timesofisrael.com/lt-adir-gaory-20-achieved-dream-of-joining-elite-idf-unit/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:27:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348392 Killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Re'im on October 7

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]]> Cpt. Hadar Kama, 24: A ‘rare, noble boy’ who loved life fiercely https://www.timesofisrael.com/capt-hadar-kama-24-a-rare-noble-boy-who-loved-life-fiercely/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:47:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3205559 Killed in battle at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7

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]]> Maj. Ariel Ben Moshe, 27: Promising officer who dedicated life to IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/maj-ariel-ben-moshe-27-promising-officer-who-dedicated-life-to-idf/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:03:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3163542 Killed on October 7 in combat with Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Re'im

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]]> Lt. Nave Lax, 21: Talented musician who ‘loved and was loved’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/lt-nave-lax-21-talented-musician-who-loved-and-was-loved/ Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:33:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3149426 Part of the elite Sayeret Matkal unit, he was killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri, October 7

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]]> Cpt. Amir Zur, 23: ‘You will always be our guardian angel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/paramedic-lt-amir-zur-23-you-will-always-be-our-guardian-angel/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:43:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3124163 Killed in the battle to free Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7

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]]> IDF to open its top commando unit to female recruits for first time https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-open-top-commando-unit-to-female-recruits-for-first-time/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:34:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3100365&preview=true&preview_id=3100365 Starting in late 2024, women can try out for Sayeret Matkal; pilot scheme also to open in elite mobility unit; chief of staff sees low chance of program starting in Armored Corps

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