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 Sayeret Matkal, Israel

Sayeret Matkal, Israel [Photo: defenceforumindia.com]

Sayeret Matkal, also known the General Staff Reconnaissance Unit as a unit of the Israel Defense Forces, was originally part of Aman's Unit 157 and began to operate independently in 1958 after the model of British Army's Special Air Service. It is renowned for its proficient intelligence-gathering capabilities and also "Operation Thunderbolt," more commonly known as "Operation Entebbe," in which more than 100 airplane hijacked passengers were rescued. Except for getting strategic intelligence from abroad, Sayeret Matkal is tasked with counter-terrorism and hostage rescue missions beyond Israel's borders.

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