News and updates about Yamam

After 18 years:

Israeli forces nab terrorist behind shooting attacks

Hamas terrorist behind 2008 shooting attacks, long sheltered by PA forces, was wounded while fleeing and arrested in a joint Yamam, IDF, and Shin Bet operation.

Israeli forces nab terrorist behind shooting attacks

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YAMAM raids and arrests a protection gang

A wide-ranging nighttime operation by the Northern District special forces raided targets in Jenin and villages in northern Israel to arrest five suspects who extorted a businessman.

YAMAM raids and arrests a protection gang

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Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

Med school graduate involved in deadly criminal Negev shooting arrested in Ramallah.

Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

Watch:

The moment the terrorist who killed two soldiers was eliminated

The police have released footage from the Yamam operation in which Ala Raouf Shetiyya, who murdered two IDF soldiers in a ramming attack, was eliminated.

The moment the terrorist who killed two soldiers was eliminated

Year and a half later:

Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming

After a year and a half of searching, Yamam forces surround the building where the terrorist who murdered SSGT Eliya Hilel and SSGT Diego Gavriel Harsaj was hiding and eliminate him in a gun battle.

Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

Drone footage shows the moment of the elimination, showing the three terrorists falling next to the cave from which they emerged.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

Netanyahu

'YAMAM unit surprises the enemy again and again'

On the 50th anniversary of the elite unit, the Prime Minister praised its achievements and promised full support. Ben-Gvir announced additional budget and personnel allocations.

'YAMAM unit surprises the enemy again and again'

Tel Aviv:

Seven illegal Arabs arrested for planning terror attack

ISA, Israel Police, arrest seven illegal Arabs in Tel Aviv for planning terror attack.

Seven illegal Arabs arrested for planning terror attack

Helmet Camera Footage:

YAMAM kills terrorist near Jenin

The Israel Police have released helmet camera footage of the moment Israeli forces encircled the terrorist's hiding spot and eliminated him as he tried to flee.

YAMAM kills terrorist near Jenin

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Yamam and Duvdevan units thwart terrorist cells in Jenin area, seizing firearms and apprehending key figures; terrorist Yusuf Emad Al-Amer eliminated.

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Amidst The War:

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Israeli forces arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days that were intended to harm state security.

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

YAMAM Officers Recount:

'We were the last line of defense for the town'

The YAMAM officers who fought in the battle of Mefalsim during the October 7th massacre tell about the fight to stop the invasion and rescue the kibbutz residents.

'We were the last line of defense for the town'

The Battle for Mefalsim on October 7th

A year-long operational investigation has unveiled the harrowing details of the battle around Kibbutz Mefalsim, the Black Arrow memorial, and Sha'ar Hanegev Junction during the October 7th massacre.

The Battle for Mefalsim on October 7th

Shechem:

Security forces eliminate top Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF, Yamam and Shin Bet forces eliminate terrorist Noor Beitawi, the head of the Islamic Jihad's terror network in Jenin, who was planning imminent attacks.

Security forces eliminate top Islamic Jihad terrorist

Using a missile and a drone

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Yamam and IDF forces operating in Qalqiliya eliminated a terrorist who intended to attack Israeli citizens in the immediate time frame.

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Footage from helmet camera:

Soldiers exchange fire with terrorists in Jenin

Footage from helmet camera of Special Operations Unit fighters fighting terrorists in Jenin, two terrorists killed and one wounded.

Soldiers exchange fire with terrorists in Jenin

Operation Wall of Iron in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated, senior terrorist arrested

During the exchange of fire, forces eliminated two terrorists. Ten additional terrorists were apprehended by the forces, including Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the terror network in the area of Jenin.

Three terrorists eliminated, senior terrorist arrested

Helmet cam footage:

This is how a terror attack was thwarted at the last minute

Terrorists caught in Shechem while traveling to carry out an attack found to possess two loaded M16s ready for use, alongside vests, masks, and ammunition.

This is how a terror attack was thwarted at the last minute

Terrorist who murdered soldiers 17 years ago indicted

Military Prosecutor's Office indicts Ali Dandis, responsible for death of Staff Sergeant David Rubin and Corporal Ahikam Amichai in 2007, one month after Dandis' arrest.

Terrorist who murdered soldiers 17 years ago indicted

Special stamp celebrates 50 years of YAMAM

The stamp, part of a series on the heroes of the Swords of Iron war, is dedicated to the unit's special contributions and sacrifices.

Special stamp celebrates 50 years of YAMAM

Shechem:

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

Imminent attack foiled: Security forces apprehended two terrorists armed with fully loaded M-16 assault rifles and in possession of tactical vests and facemasks.

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

ISA publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation

The ISA has released recordings from the hostage rescue operation in February, including the dedication of the operation to fallen comrades.

ISA publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation

After 17 years:

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

IDF, ISA, and Yamam forces arrested Ali Dandis who is suspected of being involved in the 2007 shooting attack that murdered Ahikam Amihai and David Rubin.

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Eliminated:

Terrorist who planned to carry out attacks in 'immediate future'

In hours-long operation, Yamam, IDF, and ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist in Tulkarm, thwarting terror attack planned for immediate future.

Terrorist who planned to carry out attacks in 'immediate future'

YAMAM eliminates five terrorists in Shechem

The terrorists were originally to have been arrested, but were eliminated as a danger to Israeli forces.

YAMAM eliminates five terrorists in Shechem

Helmet-cam footage:

Terrorist arrested in hospital near Hebron

Watch: Yamam officers raided a hospital in Halul, near Hebron, and arrested a terrorist who was wounded when a car bomb exploded prematurely in the area last month.

Terrorist arrested in hospital near Hebron

Terrorist involved in car explosion arrested near Hebron

At a hospital near Hebron, Yamam and ISA personnel arrest terrorist involved in car bombing last month.

Terrorist involved in car explosion arrested near Hebron

Tulkarm and Jenin:

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

Among the terrorists that were eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, 'Abu Shujaa,' the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams who had been involved in numerous terror attacks.

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

Netanyahu to Yamam forces:

'You raised the stature of our nation with the hostage rescue'

PM, Minister Ben-Gvir visit base following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday.

'You raised the stature of our nation with the hostage rescue'

Israeli flags in hand

Thousands pay respects to Yamam officer killed in rescue op.

The Yamam commanding officer eulogized Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora and recalled how he led his men in fighting terrorists on October 7th.

Thousands pay respects to Yamam officer killed in rescue op.

"Proud and Love You"

Fallen commander's letter to his team

Arnon Zamora, who fell during the rescue of four hostages, wrote to his team: 'I wouldn't ask for _ else beside me but you.'

Fallen commander's letter to his team

Fallen commander's widow:

'Amazing spouse, perfect dad, loving and beloved man'

In a post published by Michal Zamora, the widow of fallen YAMAM officer Arnon Zamora who fell in battle during the hostage rescue mission, she eulogized: "He was a loving and beloved man."

'Amazing spouse, perfect dad, loving and beloved man'

Gallant:

'One of the most heroic operations I've ever seen'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised all the forces involved in Operation Arnon, the daring rescue of four hostages from Nuseirat over Shabbat.

'One of the most heroic operations I've ever seen'

PM Netanyahu:

A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the heroic operation which led to the rescue of four hostages, after meeting the hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center.

A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books

Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation

Yamam Squad Commander Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora led the force that rescued four hostages from Gaza. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds.

Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation

Tulkarem op:

Yamam officer Yitav Lev Halevi succumbs to wounds

The officer was wounded during a joint Yamam and IDF operation in the town of Dir al-Rusun where terrorists were holed up one of the houses.

Yamam officer Yitav Lev Halevi succumbs to wounds

Tulkarem op:

Doctors fighting for life of wounded officer

The condition of the Yamam counterterrorism officer who was wounded on Saturday near Tulkarem continues to be very severe and unstable.

Doctors fighting for life of wounded officer

Terrorist who murdered Elhanan Klein is killed

Yamam counterterrorism officer critically injured in hours-long operation near Tulkarem is fighting for his life, hospital says.

Terrorist who murdered Elhanan Klein is killed

Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away

The couple became a viral sensation online with the story of how Rachel served Hamas terrorists cookies while waiting for security forces to rescue them.

Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away

New documentation from soldier’s helmet:

This is how Yamam rescued two hostages under fire

The Police have published dramatic documentation from the helmet of IDF soldiers who participated in the operation to free Fernando Marman and Louis Har.

This is how Yamam rescued two hostages under fire

Commissioner (ret.) Shachar Ayalon:

“Counter terrorism unit displayed perfect abilities”

Former deputy chief of Police, Shachar Ayalon, gives a glimpse of the counter terrorism unit and talks about Israel’s strength that enables it to recover from tragedy.

“Counter terrorism unit displayed perfect abilities”

Tayibe resident caught with fallen officer's pistol

A 27-year-old resident of Tayibe was indicted after he was found to be in possession of a firearm that belonged to a Yamam officer who was killed on October 7th.

Tayibe resident caught with fallen officer's pistol

Shin Bet reveals:

Photos from preparations for undercover op

Photos published by the Shin Bet show agents applying makeup in preparation for the undercover operation to eliminate three terrorists in a hospital in Jenin.

Photos from preparations for undercover op

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Where necessary, we enter the most complex places'

Chief of Staff Halevi discussed the elimination of Hamas terrorists in a Jenin Hospital: 'We do not want to turn hospitals into battlefields... but we are even more determined not to allow hospitals become a place that is a cover for terrorism.'

'Where necessary, we enter the most complex places'

Islamic Jihad Jenin Battalion commander eliminated

YAMAM officers eliminated the commander of the Jenin Battalion, Mohammed Zubeidi, the nephew of the terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi.

Islamic Jihad Jenin Battalion commander eliminated

Wounded officer:

'They evacuated us amid the combat, I will continue to serve'

One of the Border Police officers who was wounded in Tulkarem recounts the incident.

'They evacuated us amid the combat, I will continue to serve'

Watch: YAMAM operators arrest Hebron terrorists

Border Police publishes footage of tense moments when the elite YAMAM unit arrested the terrorists who murdered a woman yesterday.

Watch: YAMAM operators arrest Hebron terrorists

Jenin:

Security forces eliminate terror cell in broad daylight

Israeli security forces on Sunday eliminated a terror cell in Jenin.

Security forces eliminate terror cell in broad daylight

Netanyahu takes credit for Bennett's decision

PM Netanyahu claimed that his gov. decided to classify the YAMAM as the national counterterrorism unit, but Bennett gov. signed it.

Netanyahu takes credit for Bennett's decision

Knesset Speaker gifts armored cars to elite units

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented several armored vehicles to two elite Israel Police undercover units.

Knesset Speaker gifts armored cars to elite units

In Depth:

Task Force Tequilla, the ISA's last resort

A look at the elite undercover unit that hunted down the terrorists from the attack at Eli Junction.

Task Force Tequilla, the ISA's last resort

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Footage of elimination of second Eli terrorist

Troops from Yamam counter-terrorism unit block the taxi in which the terrorist was traveling and fire shots at him until he is eliminated.

Footage of elimination of second Eli terrorist

Hero on four:

Yamam dog killed in Shechem operation

Seven-year-old Jango was killed during a heavy fire-fight as he protected the lives of the soldiers when terrorists opened fire on them.

Yamam dog killed in Shechem operation

Drama in Ramat Gan:

Counterterror officers save man who sought to jump off building

Yamam officers distract man who threatened to jump from 19th story of building, while others grab him and prevent him from jumping.

Counterterror officers save man who sought to jump off building

Suspect in shooting of Yamam police officer is apprehended

Israeli security forces apprehend high-level terror operative involved in a number of shooting attacks on IDF soldiers.

Suspect in shooting of Yamam police officer is apprehended

Five things you may not know about the canine unit

INN went to the Border Police base near Jerusalem to meet the dogs, and discovered five things you may not know.

Five things you may not know about the canine unit

Watch: IDF firefight with terrorists in Shechem

IDF publishes rare documentation from helmet cameras of soldiers of fight in which terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi was killed.

Watch: IDF firefight with terrorists in Shechem

Yamam dog killed in Shechem trapped terror victim's murderer

Police Commissioner Shabtai praises Yamam activities in Shechem, eulogizes dog Zili, a 'real fighter on four legs.'

Yamam dog killed in Shechem trapped terror victim's murderer

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi is killed in firefight as Israeli security forces attempt to arrest him in Shechem.

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem