Special Forces

Israel launches multiple airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing Hezbollah special forces commander

CNN — Israel has launched multiple strikes on southern Lebanon over the last day, including one which killed a senior Hezbollah commander. Mohammed Qassem Al-Shaer, a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, was killed in a strike on the village of Qaraoun in the western Beqaa district on Tuesday, according to the Israel Defense Forces …

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Egypt Independent September 11, 2024

Gaza resident says he saw Israeli special forces disguised as Hamas fighters in rescue operation

A resident of the Nuseirat refugee camp told CNN on Sunday that he saw members of the Israeli military disguised as Hamas fighters and Palestinian civilians during their security operation to rescue four hostages a day earlier. “I saw the special forces that arrived. They were dressed in military uniforms like resistance fighters, carrying helmets …

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Egypt Independent June 10, 2024

Pirate ship capture showcases India’s world-class special forces, analysts say

CNN — The Indian Navy’s rescue of a commercial ship from pirates off Somalia’s coast last weekend shows how Delhi’s military has developed special forces capabilities on par with some of the world’s best, analysts say. The navy rescued 17 crew members of the vessel MV Ruen during an anti-piracy operation lasting nearly two days, …

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Egypt Independent March 21, 2024

Israeli special forces raid largest functioning hospital in Gaza

Israeli special forces raided Nasser Hospital in Gaza, the largest functioning hospital in the enclave, after laying siege to the facility for days. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had detained a number of suspects in Thursday’s raid, which it said was led by intelligence gathered in part from released hostages. Israel said it …

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Egypt Independent February 16, 2024

Israeli special forces enter Nasser Hospital

Israeli special forces have entered Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, according to both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said they had “credible intelligence from a number of sources, including from released hostages,” that Hamas had previously held hostages at the hospital, and that the …

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Egypt Independent February 16, 2024