Unit Egoz
Unit 621, otherwise known as Sayeret Egoz (Hebrew: יחידת אגוז, Yehidat Egoz. lit. "Nut"), is an elite Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commando unit specializing in guerrilla warfare, special reconnaissance, and direct action (military). It is a part of the IDF Central Command's 89th Brigade (commonly referred to as the commando brigade).
| Unit 621 | |
|---|---|
| Yehidat Egoz | |
Egoz Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 1995 – present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Sayeret |
| Role | Guerilla warfare Special reconnaissance Direct action |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Central Command 98th Division 89th Brigade |
| Nickname(s) | 621 |
| Engagements | South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000) Second Intifada 2006 Lebanon War Operation Protective Edge |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Classified |
Prior to 2000, Egoz operated mainly in Lebanon, combating threats from Hezbollah. Following Israel's withdrawal from Southern Lebanon, the unit shifted the focus of its operations to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
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