Canine Unit

IDF, Border Police seize rifles, silencers, 2,300 rounds in West Bank raid near Kalkilya

Security forces seized a major weapons cache near Kalkilya and arrested four suspects near Jenin on Thursday night. Police dogs also helped find guns and drugs in a fridge in Kafr Manda.

Israeli security forces operate in the village of Hable, near Kalkilya, in the West Bank overnight on Oct. 29, 2026.
Officers of the Nachal brigade train with Israeli soldiers from the Oketz unit in an urban warfare, at the mock village of El Poran, in northern Golan Heights.

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Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo, September 23, 2025.

Oslo ups security around US embassy after explosion, no injuries reported

 Members of the Israel Dog Unit searching for Haymanot Kasau in Safed one year after he abduction, February 25, 2025.

Israel Dog Unit holds special search day for Haymanot Kasau, one year after disappearance


Police deepen search for missing persons, including Haymanot Kasau

“We are leaving no stone unturned. We pray for positive news and encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward," the Israel Dog Unit said.

 Pictures of the five missing Israelis.

IDF canines take down Hamas terrorists in Gaza, protect soldiers

In many cases, the canines are sent into buildings to conduct an initial scan before the soldiers enter.

 Israeli soldiers operating in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, December 28, 2023

Dago the dog, wounded in Jenin battle, treated alongside IDF handler

The canine was found to be in moderate condition, suffering from internal bleeding and a fracture in its pelvis.

 Dago the Oketz canine wounded at Jenin, rests beside his IDF handler to recover.

Missing Israeli found in Jordan after two year search

A missing Israeli man has been found in Jordan with the help of the Israel Dog Unit and returned to his family before the holiday.

 Hussein Bridge at the border crossing between Jordan and Israel

Dogs: Man's best friend, a terrorist's worst enemy - opinion

Dogs have always played a significant part in the defense of Israel.

7-year-old Django fell in action in Nablus during an operation with the Yamam counterterrorism unit, May 4, 2023.

Border Police pay tribute after army dog killed in Nablus operation

7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire.

7-year-old Django fell in action in Nablus during an operation with the Yamam counterterrorism unit, May 4, 2023.

Rudolphina Menzel: Zionist dog training pioneer

A new book on the Jewish woman who made her mark in the dog training world, creating the precursor to the IDF’s Oketz unit.

 RUDOLPHINA, RUDOLPH and one of their dogs.

Young girl with illness gets to live fantasy of being police officer for a day

Nine-year-old Oriyah got to live her dream of being a police officer for a day, during which she wore a uniform, rode around in a cop car and met all kinds of members of Israel Police's many units.

 Nine-year-old Oriyah gets to meet police officers and work as an officer for a day.

US gives Ukraine service dogs body armor

"Now, our four-legged helpers who will be serving in dangerous areas will also be protected," said the Ukrainian State Border Guard

Czech dogs land in Israel to take on roles in police service

Meet the UAE's COVID-19 sniffer dogs

Dubai Police trained a special unit of 38 sniffer dogs to recognize the scent of COVID-19 using samples of sweat from people with confirmed infections.

 A dog that has been trained by Dubai Police K-9 unit to sniff out COVID-19 looks at his trainer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 13, 2021.