Duvdevan Unit
Unit 217, frequently called Duvdevan (Hebrew: דובדבן, lit. 'cherry'), is a mistaʽaravim unit in the Commando Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces.
| Unit 217 | |
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| יחידה 217 | |
Combat pin of Unit 217 | |
| Active | 1986–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Type | Mistaʽaravim |
| Role | counter-terrorism |
| Part of | 89th "Oz" Brigade |
| Nickname(s) | Duvdevan (דובדבן) |
| Motto(s) | כִּ֣י בְ֖תַחְבֻּלוֹת תַּעֲשֶׂה־לְּךָ֣ מִלְחָמָ֑ה "For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war" (Proverbs 24:6) |
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It is notable for its undercover operations in urban areas, during which its operators often wear civilian clothing to disguise themselves among the local Arab populace. The unit is also known to have highly trained members in both human and mechanical counter-surveillance. Unit 217 performs many high-risk and complicated operations, including targeted killings of militants and a range of other undercover operations in Arab regions, many of which are classified.
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