Multidimensional Unit (IDF)

Multidimensional Unit / Unit 888
Unit 888 Insignia
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[1]
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[2]
Engagements	Operation Guardian of the Walls Operation Breaking Dawn Gaza war Surprise attack on the western Negev Battle of Re'im First Battle of Jabalia Third Battle of Jabalia Iran–Israel war[3]
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Tal Ashure[4]
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.^[5] 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.^[6]