Israeli spec ops “Mistarvim” operating in Nablus 09/10/24



Posted by Shekel_Hadash

9 Comments

  1. ProfessionalCreme119 on

    They look like they are not happy to be there in that moment. I thought spec ops try and be a bit covert.

  2. I wonder what these units do once they uncover themselves. Do they get a new disguise or is their job undercover units done?

  3. What is that bright yellow thing around their rifles? It almost looks like a PT belt is wrapped around each rifle. I have never seen that before.

  4. From Wiki:

    Members of *mista‘arvim* units are specifically trained to assimilate among the Arab population and operate within Arab societies to accomplish their missions. Gary Spedding, a consultant on the Middle East, said that the activity of *mista‘arvim* “allows the Israeli military and border police to identify protesters they wish to arrest and detain. Israeli affairs expert Antoine Shalhat claimed that the main missions of the *mista‘arvim* “include gathering intelligence and counterterrorist operations.” *Mista‘arvim* dress as Arabs, know the customs and etiquette of Arab society and speak fluent Arabic, in the appropriate dialect. *Mista‘arvim* have participated in public demonstrations and may support the protests as if they were demonstrators.

    Instantly thought they perfectly fit in the scenery and look like local civilians.