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March 20, 2008 - YAHALOM team in full gear during training. The operators are armed with camouflaged M4A1 and are wearing Personal Camouflage Suits. Note HMMWV in the background fitted with a FN MAG.

March 20, 2008 - YAHALOM operators in full gear prior to deployment in the Territories. Left operator is armed with a handgun in a thigh holster and a M4A1 fitted with a Trijicon ACOG (with a kill flash add-on), a flashlight, a TDI X6 rail system, a TDI forward grip and a Beamshot laser module. Middle operator armed with a M4A1 fitted with a Trijicon ACOG (with a kill flash add-on) and a TDI forward grip.

March 20, 2008 - YAHALOM team in full gear posing for a group photo after a successful raid in the Territories. The operators are armed with handguns, M4A1 fitted with Trijicon ACOG and flashlights and M4 Commando fitted with Trijicon Reflex and flashlights. Note the scope M16 and handgun presented by two middle operators, which belonged to the terrorist arrested during the raid.

March 20, 2008 - PALSAR Golany during Krav Maga training at the IDF Counter Terror School.

March 20, 2008 - IDF SF operator during deployment in the Territories armed with a M4A1/M203 combo fitted with a Meprolight GLS203, an ITL MARS and a flashlight (photo: IDF).

March 20, 2008 - PALSAR 7 operators during training. Left operator is armed with a CAR15 fitted with a Meprolight Mepro 21 and is also equipped with an AN/PVS-7 NVG. Right operator is armed with a M4A1 fitted with a Litton Aquila X4. Note HMMWV in the background.

March 20, 2008 - PALSAR 7 operators during CQB training. Both operators are armed with CAR15 fitted with a Meprolight Mepro 21 and muzzle inserted safety rods which prevents accidental discharge of the weapon.

March 20, 2008 - YAMAS operator during training. The operator is armed with a M4/M203 combo fitted with a laser module.

March 20, 2008 - Camouflaged IDF SF M4A1 fitted with a Trijicon ACOG (with a kill flash add-on), a TDI forward grip and a flashlight.

March 20, 2008 - IDF SF weapons – a Sig P228 and a M4A1 fitted with an ITL MARS, ARMS #40 BUIS, a flashlight, a "Smiley" compensator and a variety of TDI accessories including stock, pistol grip, forward grip and a rail system. 

March 20, 2008

• Helicopters Guide - this new guide covers the various helicopters used by the Israeli Special Forces, with a special focus on helicopter roping techniques. Including an extensive photo gallery!

• Meprolight GLS203 - isayeret.com guide on this unique M203 grenade launcher reflex sight was revised and updated including new photos.

January 20, 2008

• Red Dot Sights Guide - Israeli Defense contractors were among the first to introduce red dot sights for military use, and the IDF was among the first armed forces to issue them to both Special Forces and conventional Units. isayeret.com new comprehensive Red Dot Sights Guide, tells the story of the IDF Special Forces red dot sights from the early 1990's to present day and even provides a glimpse to future developments in this field. Including an extensive photo gallery!

• Multifunction Aiming Devices - as the case with red dot sights, Israeli Defense contractors were among the first to introduce Multifunction Aiming Devices, which provide increase aiming versatility to the Special Forces operator. isayeret.com new comprehensive Multifunction Aiming Devices Guide covers both Israeli made and Israeli used devices from the mid 1990's to present day, including unique and rare Israeli concepts and a photo gallery!

December 25, 2007

• Night Vision Weapon Sights Guide - the Israeli Special Forces night vision weapons sights history dates back to the late 1960's when elite units began to receive this expensive gear. Since then the IDF Special Forces were equipped with modern and advanced night vision sights, including many unique Israeli made variants. isayeret.com new comprehensive Night Vision Weapon Sights Guide covers almost four decades of Israeli night vision usage from Gen I to Gen III and beyond, with special focus on the recent Israeli models. Including an extensive photo gallery!

• Night Vision Goggles and Monocular Guide - As with the Night Vision Sights, in the past decade the IDF Special Forces were equipped with the best in night vision gear, including both U.S. AN/PVS models and Israeli variants. isayeret.com new comprehensive Night Vision Goggles and Monocular Guide covers past and current Israeli used and Israeli made NVG. Including an extensive photo gallery!

October 15, 2007

• Meprolight NOA - new digital interface thermal weapon sight, which is currently in T&E with the IDF Special Forces

• Magnifiers - isayeret.com guide on the magnifiers, which increase the effective range of red dot sights

• Fiberscopes - from covertly looking under doors to EOD, Fiberscopes are commonly used by Special Forces

August 27, 2007

• Tavor Current Status - isayeret.com guide covers the recent developments involving the IDF future assault rifle. Including new photos!

• ITL MARS - while it was initially developed as a dedicated aiming solution for the Tavor, today the MARS is among the IDF Special Forces favorite optics for the M4A1

• Meprolight MOR - new multifunction aiming sight, which is currently in T&E with the IDF Special Forces

• Meprolight Minimon - new Israeli made monocular NVD, which is currently in T&E with the IDF Special Forces

July 2, 2007

• Sayeret Shimshon - new isayeret.com overview on the renown Mistravaim unit, which operated in the Gaza Strip during the First Intifada 

• YAHALOM - new photos added

• Extreme Weather Training - IDF SF units often receive extreme weather training in order to prepare them for deployment in low temperatures and even in the sometimes snowy Mount Hermon. isayeret.com new Extreme Weather Training photo gallery covers various SF units from the Alpinistim to YAHALOM and many others.

• isayeret.com Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ) - revised and updated

May 8, 2007

• LOTAR Eilat - isayeret.com review on this unique reserve based CT and hostage rescue unit was revised and updated

• IAF Airplanes Security Unit - isayeret.com review on this unique reserve based unit was revised and updated

• SR25 SWS - considered as one of the world's leading semi-auto sniping platforms, the KAC SR25 is widely used by the IDF SF. isayeret.com SR25 SWS guide covers the weapon's history of Israeli service. Including an extensive photo gallery!

March 26, 2007

• Combat Engineering Special Forces (YAHALOM) - isayeret.com updated review on YAHALOM, one of IDF SF most complex and versatile units

• Combat Identification Devices Guide - in fast paced SF deployment, effective and accurate friend or foe identification is often a key element in achieving the mission's objectives and avoiding friendly fire. isayeret.com new Combat Identification Devices Guide covers current models used including rare Israeli variants.

• New Video - Alpinistim

February 22, 2007

• Handguns Guide - while not as commonly used in the IDF SF as with SF worldwide, the IDF SF do utilize handguns, primarily in CT deployment. isayeret.com Handguns Guide covers current models used. Including an extensive photo gallery!

• Israeli Prison Service Special Forces Guide - the Israeli Prison Service have undergone several changes lately, including taking on new responsibilities. isayeret.com Israeli Prison Service Special Forces Guide covers the recent developments. Including an extensive photo gallery!

• Force 100 - while recently disbanded, Force 100 was a unique IDF SF, especially as it belonged to a non-combat core - the IDF Military Police.

The Israeli Special Forces Database™