IDF rescues dog taken to Gaza on Oct. 7 The dog, Billie, was identified via a microchip as belonging to Rachel Dancyg from Kibbutz Nir Oz. JNS Staff April 16, 2025
Missing in Israel Israel Dog Unit volunteers search for some 4,000 people every year, says team leader Mike Ben Yaakov. Judith Segaloff March 21, 2025
United Hatzalah completes Israel’s first psychotrauma dog-training program As part of the year-long program—the first of its kind in Israel—10 dogs participated alongside their owners, practicing emergency scenarios. March 21, 2025
Soldier rescues dog from Gaza Strip Chiquita "could have become a monster, but she chose not to." Roni Shkedy Dec. 27, 2024
The head of the Israel Police K-9 unit is a trailblazer for women “It's the best job in the world,” says Avital Tzuriel, as she heads off for a stroll with her Labrador, Baz. Etgar Lefkovits Dec. 17, 2024
Hamas kills Israeli military dog after abduction The IDF condemns the terror group's "cynical exploitation" of the captured Oketz canine unit dog, which was booby-trapped to harm Israeli forces. Shachar Kleiman June 28, 2024
Family dog succumbs to wounds after saving loved ones on Oct. 7 The 11-year-old dog Petel kept the terrorists out of the Ben Tzvi family's Kibbutz Be'eri home, but was later wounded by shrapnel. Adi Nirman June 4, 2024
IDF soldier killed, 12 wounded in Khan Yunis ambush Israeli troops continue raids in Qatari-funded housing development. Joshua Marks March 7, 2024
IDF dog cam shows hostages escaping, days before deaths by friendly fire The camera recorded one of the captives shouting for help. Dec. 20, 2023
