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Sayeret Matkal

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI/AP)
June 8, 2026, 11:49 am
Daily Briefing June 8 – Iran fires on Israel, reigniting smoldering war
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
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Emanuel Fabian
Troops of the Commando Brigade operate in southern Lebanon, in a handout photo issued on November 26, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 4, 2026, 3:02 pm
In first, female IDF combat soldier completes training for elite Sayeret Matkal unit
Servicewoman to soon be integrated into commando unit’s activities, following year and a half of training, army says
By Emanuel Fabian
Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul (Courtesy)
January 23, 2026, 11:24 am
Oron Shaul’s body was recovered after kidnapping, mile-long march by Gaza informant — report
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
By ToI Staff
File: Hamas terrorists are seen near the Gama Junction in southern Israel, close to Re'im and Kissufim, amid the October 7, 2023, onslaught. (South First Responders)
June 13, 2025, 10:41 am
Despite vulnerabilities, troops blocked capture of Gaza Division base on Oct. 7 — probe
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
By Emanuel Fabian
Maj. (res.) David Haim Meir (Courtesy)
March 25, 2025, 10:44 pm
Maj. David Haim Meir, 31: Sayeret Matkal reservist and new father
Killed on October 7 battling the Hamas invasion of Kibbutz Be’eri
By ToI Staff
Maj. Amir Skoury (IDF)
December 25, 2024, 11:21 pm
Maj. Amir Skoury, 31: Sayeret Matkal soldier who was ‘all-in’ on life
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7
By ToI Staff
Eyal Naveh,, one of the leaders of Brothers in Arms, attends a conference at Reichman University in Herzliya, on April 4, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
December 2, 2024, 10:04 am
Katz nixes reserve duty of protest leader who urged refusal to serve over judicial overhaul
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
By Stuart Winer
Maj. Ilay Zisser (IDF)
October 13, 2024, 10:41 pm
Maj. Ilay Zisser, 27: Elite unit fighter who had ‘normal dreams’
Killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7
By ToI Staff
Maj. Tal Cohen (Courtesy)
September 11, 2024, 10:13 pm
Maj. Tal Cohen, 30: Sayeret Matkal commander and ‘the proudest father’
Killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7
By ToI Staff
Lt. Adir Gaory (IDF)
August 14, 2024, 10:27 pm
Lt. Adir Gaory, 20: Achieved dream of joining elite IDF unit
Killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Re’im on October 7
By ToI Staff
Capt. Hadar Kama who was killed in Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023. (IDF)
January 21, 2024, 8:47 pm
Cpt. Hadar Kama, 24: A ‘rare, noble boy’ who loved life fiercely
Killed in battle at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7
By ToI Staff
Maj. Ariel Ben Moshe from Kiryat Motzkin, who was killed in battle in Kibbutz Re'im on October 7, 2023. (IDF)
November 26, 2023, 11:03 pm
Maj. Ariel Ben Moshe, 27: Promising officer who dedicated life to IDF
Killed on October 7 in combat with Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Re’im
By ToI Staff
Lt. Nave Lax who was killed in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023. (IDF)
November 11, 2023, 11:33 pm
Lt. Nave Lax, 21: Talented musician who ‘loved and was loved’
Part of the elite Sayeret Matkal unit, he was killed battling Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be’eri, October 7
By ToI Staff
Lieutenant Amir Zur, 23, fell in battle at Kibbutz Kfar Aza, October 7, 2023. (courtesy)
October 15, 2023, 10:43 pm
Cpt. Amir Zur, 23: ‘You will always be our guardian angel’
Killed in the battle to free Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Female soldiers during training, in an undated photography published by the military on June 7, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 19, 2023, 7:34 pm
IDF to open its top commando unit to female recruits for first time
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
By Emanuel Fabian
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