Photo Credit: Topaz Luk, IDF Spokesperson's Unit
Oketz is the IDF elite canine unit, trained to operate in every combat contingency.

The IDF is forming a new elite commando unit, Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eizenkot announced Monday.

The unit will include special forces from infantry units already in existence, such as the elite Maglan, Duvdevan, Egoz and Rimon units.

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The paratroopers unit will remain separate from the new unit to be formed, the IDF Spokesperson said.

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