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![[Unit 888 Flag]](../images/i/il^888.jpg)
image located by William Garrison
(picture, source)
See also:
The "Multidimensional Unit" a.k.a. Refaim (ghost / יחידת רפאים = Ghost Unit);
was formed in 2019 as the flagship project of then-Chief of Staff
Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi. Its role is locating and striking terrorists deep inside Gaza combat zones using
advanced technology tools.
It currently includes troops from infantry, air force, intelligence, engineering,
armored and canine units.
The photo (c. June 2024) shows the flag displayed in the operations room of the
unit. Caption: "Preparations for an operation by the unit in Gaza, late last month. (Credit: Moti
Milrod)".
This unit is also known under the name "Unit 888". Its emblem and insignia show the number 8 wrapped
around a sword. The 8 symbolizes the infinite evolution of the unity. Refaim is not a static object, but is
constantly changing and evolving. (see also Wikipedia)
William Garrison/Martin Karner, 14 July 2024
The Unit is a multi-armed (integrated) maneuver body that operates in all combat fields, as a Special
Operations Force. The unit is also tasked with proving new operational technology on the battlefield that
could serve as potential technology for other units. The unit will serve as a vanguard for the maneuver
units in the future battlefield and for the development of combat methods.
The Unit's badge and shoulder patch insignia consists "of an IDF sword integrated into the number eight
and embedded with arrows pointing in different directions. The leading motifs in the unit tag idea are
integration, synergy and lethality."
Sources:
https://www.idf.il/...
https://he.wikipedia.org/...
Esteban Rivera, 11 October 2025
![[Unit 888 Insignia]](../images/i/il^888).gif)
![[Unit 888 Flag]](../images/i/il^888-2.jpg)
images located by Esteban RiveraIt is an Infantry commando Unit (part of the Special Forces) announced
in 2019 and established in February 2020. The number of the unit is
888, and it pretends to represent and emphasize its uninterrupted
activity, using the similitude of the number 8 with the symbol of
infinity (∞).
Sources:
https://www.idf.il/9723
https://www.idf.il/...
https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
For additional information go to Multidimensional Unit (official website):
https://www.idf.il/...
Esteban Rivera, 20 August 2025
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