IDF says 4 dogs from Oketz canine unit killed in Gaza battles with Hamas

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Troops and dogs of the Oketz canine unit are seen in the Gaza Strip, in a handout image published November 26, 2023 (Israel Defense Forces)
Troops and dogs of the Oketz canine unit are seen in the Gaza Strip, in a handout image published November 26, 2023 (Israel Defense Forces)

The Israel Defense Forces releases footage of the Oketz canine unit’s operations in the Gaza Strip during the fighting in recent weeks.

It says the unit’s dogs had been involved with helping locate Hamas operatives, explosives and weapons, as well as the hostages and bodies.

The military says four Oketz dogs were killed during the battles with Hamas: Mido, Taiga, Jack, and Ghandi.

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