Hero Israeli K-9 unit credited with rescue of over 200 civilians during Hamas terror attack

K-9 units with the Israel Defense Forces are being credited with the rescue of over 200 civilians from communities near the Gaza Strip, the IDF's Spokesman's Unit said.

Commanders and soldiers from Israel's Oketz K-9 Unit were split up into three different companies in order to take a more active role in combat near the Gaza Strip, the Spokesman's Unit said, resulting in the rescue of several hostages and the deaths of more than 10 Hamas terrorists.

In one battle at Kibbutz Kfar Aza, a canine named "Naro" was sent to find the terrorists and weapons, but ended up revealing the location of a planned ambush on Israeli forces and attacking the Hamas gunmen. Israeli forces were able to neutralize the ambush after being alerted to it by Naro, who died in the fighting. Israeli soldiers were able to locate the K-9's remains and return him to their base for burial.