Former members of elite units organizing 3-day demonstration, joining economists, students, lawyers and other groups who have voiced opposition to coalition's reform plans

Civilian rescue teams extract soldier from pit near Mevo Modi'im

Ex-chief of Sayeret Matkal says integrating women into reconnaissance, general infantry units will contribute to operations; another former head says ruling is for army, not court

Air force, special forces travel to Mediterranean island for fourth time in 3 years; exercise meant to simulate fighting in rocky, mountainous terrain similar to Lebanon

President says he is thrilled to spend the day with 'youngest and most daring brigade in the army'