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Sayeret Matkal
Definición
- Sayeret Matkal (aka General Staff Reconnaissance Unit 269; “The Unit”), the most elite commando unit of the Israel Defense Force (IDF), was founded in 1957 by Avraham Arnan, who petitioned the IDF General Staff for a combat unit in enemy territory to conduct top secret intelligence gathering missions, The unit has carried out many counterterrorist operations since its founding. Sayeret Matkal has had tremendous influence on the IDF and is known for several spectacular hostage rescues. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism; Sayeret Matkal]
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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HX4WRKTR-K
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