Multidimensional Unit (IDF)
| Multidimensional Unit / Unit 888 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2019–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Combined Arms |
| Role | Direct action Intelligence gathering Tactical development Testing military technology |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 99th Infantry Division (Reserve) (He) Maneuvering Corps GOC Army Headquarters |
| Nickname(s) | "Refaim" (Ghosts) |
| Motto(s) | Proverbs 9:18–“But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.” Proverbs 9:18 |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Tal Ashure |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Roi Levy |
The Multidimensional Unit, also known as Unit 888 or the “Refaim” Unit (Hebrew: יחידת רפאים, lit. 'Ghost Unit'), is an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Special Operations task force operating under the Ground Forces. Established in 2019 by IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi as part of the "Momentum" program, the unit aims to develop new warfare tactics and adapt to evolving threats and battlefield conditions. It integrates multiple warfare domains—including infantry, engineering, anti-tank warfare, aerial warfare, and intelligence collection—and serves as a testing ground for new military technologies.