Article: The many faces of the IDF's special forces

NATHANIEL ROSEN
Jerusalem Post
08-03-2006
Headline: The many faces of the IDF's special forces
Byline: NATHANIEL ROSEN
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 05

Thursday, August 3, 2006 -- Ihe IDF includes fighters who have been recruited since they were in high school and trained to the highest standards - the special forces.

The road to becoming a member of the special forces is long and grueling. Each candidate must pass a selection process that usually lasts 3 to 5 days. The soldiers undergo activities meant to test their reaction under conditions of sleep deprivation, physical exhaustion and extreme mental stress. Hundreds will start the selection process, but only 50 to 100 usually complete ...

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