Unit Egoz
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Founded | January 1995 |
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Current commander | Avi Blut |
Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
Part of | Central Command |
98th Paratroopers Division | |
Oz Brigade | |
Central Command; 98th Division; 89th Brigade | |
Size | Battalion |
Activ | 1995 – present |
Current command | Classified |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 994517 |
About Unit Egoz
Unit 621, otherwise known as Egoz, is an elite Israel Defense Forces commando unit specializing in guerrilla warfare, special reconnaissance, and direct action. It is a part of the IDF Central Command's 89th Brigade. Prior to 2000, Egoz operated mainly in Lebanon, combating threats from Hezbollah.