IDF revives disbanded Hatzav intelligence unit amid regional threats

Disbanded in 2021 despite expert warnings, the IDF’s Hatzav Unit has been revived, proving how vital open-source intelligence has become in the face of shifting regional dynamics.

Most of the Russian movements were documented by Ukrainian civilians who uploaded content, such as videos, photos, and text to social media.

Most of the Russian movements were documented by Ukrainian civilians who uploaded content, such as videos, photos, and text to social media.

(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

JUNE 22, 2025 02:15

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