Shayetet 13

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Shayetet 13 (Hebrew: שייטת 13, lit. Flotilla 13) is a unit of the Israeli Navy and one of the primary special operations units of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The unit is considered one of the best of its kind in the world and is often compared to the United States Navy SEALs and the British Special Boat Service (SBS).

History

Shayetet 13 was established in 1949, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel. The unit was formed to conduct maritime special operations, including counter-terrorism, sabotage, intelligence gathering, and hostage rescue missions. Over the years, Shayetet 13 has participated in numerous high-profile operations, both within Israel and abroad.

Operations

Shayetet 13 has been involved in many significant operations, including:

• The Entebbe raid in 1976, where Israeli commandos rescued hostages from a hijacked plane in Uganda.
• The Lebanon War operations, where the unit conducted various missions against Hezbollah targets.
• The Gaza flotilla raid in 2010, where Shayetet 13 commandos intercepted a flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza.

Training

The training for Shayetet 13 is extremely rigorous and lasts approximately 20 months. It includes:

• Basic and advanced infantry training
• Parachuting
• Diving and underwater demolition
• Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue
• Specialized maritime operations

Structure

Shayetet 13 is divided into several specialized teams, each with its own area of expertise. These teams work together to execute complex missions that require a high level of coordination and skill.

Notable Commanders

Several notable figures have commanded Shayetet 13, including:

• Yehuda Ben Tzur
• Yitzhak Ben-Tov
• Ram Rothberg

See Also

• Israel Defense Forces
• Israeli Navy
• Special operations
• Counter-terrorism
• Hostage rescue

Related Pages

• Israel Defense Forces
• Israeli Navy
• United States Navy SEALs
• British Special Boat Service
• Entebbe raid
• Gaza flotilla raid

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