Special forces of Israel

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Special forces units in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encompass a broad definition of specialist units. Such units are usually a regiment or a battalion in strength. Sayeret (Hebrew: סיירת, pl.: sayarot), or reconnaissance units in the IDF nomenclature, specialize in intelligence gathering and surveillance. In practice, these units specialize in commando and other special forces roles, in addition to reconnaissance (the degree of specialization varies by units and current needs). Mista'arvim (Hebrew: מסתערבים, lit. Arabized; Arabic: مستعربين, Musta'arabin), also spelled as mistaravim, are counter-terrorism units whose members are specifically trained to operate undercover, in enemy territory, in order to assassinate or capture wanted targets.

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