Middle East

Inside Israel’s Tunnel Commando Team Waging War Under Gaza

IN THE DARK

Israel has developed a specialist subterranean commando unit—including a “Weasel” team—who are highly trained in the logistical nightmare of fighting underground.

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Shannon Vavra 

National Security Reporter

An IDF soldier peers into a tunnel while a drone enters
Handout from IDF
Shannon Vavra

Shannon Vavra

National Security Reporter

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