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Israel's New Lion Battalion Prepares for Emergency Rescues

2/22/2026

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Israel's Home Front Command has added a new search and rescue unit, the Lion Battalion, within the Rescue Brigade's Fifth Battalion.
The Lion Battalion completed eight months of training.
Captain A, the first company commander, emphasized readiness for emergency rescue operations amid potential missile attacks from Iran or neighboring regions.
The battalion received orange berets after training.
It will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and prepare for operational deployment.

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Israel's Home Front Command has added a new search and rescue unit, the Lion Battalion, within the Rescue Brigade's Fifth Battalion.
The Lion Battalion completed eight months of training.
Captain A, the first company commander, emphasized readiness for emergency rescue operations amid potential missile attacks from Iran or neighboring regions.
The battalion received orange berets after training.
It will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and prepare for operational deployment.