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Queens of the Desert

(Ynet News) Shosh Mula - The women of Nahshol, a female-only Israel Defense Forces unit dedicated to combat intelligence missions, combine the fighting capabilities of combat forces with advanced intelligence-gathering skills. The unit monitors enemy movements and thwarts terror activity along Israel's southern borders. A sign at the entrance to their base sums up their combat doctrine: "Seeing without being seen." The soldiers are deployed in ambushes and specialize in building camouflaged positions in the field. They are tasked with spotting enemy forces and guiding IDF troops and gunships to their target. "Our fighters are able to operate in any terrain: On mountain peaks, at the base of mountains, on rocks, in desert sands, in open areas, and in residential zones," says platoon commander Maj. Ortal Amar. The unit was formed as a pilot project four years ago and became part of IDF operations as a result of its success. The unit's squads operate around the clock. "This experience is unique in the world," says Lt. Dor Nasmian. "Lying in ambushes for days with fellow fighters...beyond the satisfaction of protecting the state, we gain friends for life."
2010-07-16 10:32:36
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