Multidimensional Unit (IDF)
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Unit 888 “Refaim” (Hebrew: יחידת רפאים. lit. "Wraith's unit") is a combined special operations task force within the 99th Infantry Division, established in 2019 by Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kokhavi.
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Quick Facts Unit 888 “Refaim”, Active ...
Unit 888 “Refaim” | |
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Active | 2019–present |
Country | Template:Flag country |
Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
Type | Commando |
Role | Direct action Intelligence gathering |
Size | Battalion[1] |
Part of | 99th Infantry Division (Reserve) (He) Maneuvering Corps GOC Army Headquarters |
Nickname(s) | "Refaim", "Ghosts", "Unit 888", "Multidimensional Unit" |
Motto(s) | "But he knoweth not that the dead are there" Proverbs 9:18[2] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Dvir Hever |
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