Yamam

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

YAMAM eliminates five terrorists in Shechem

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

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 involved in car explosion arrested near Hebron

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

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.

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.

"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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Islamic Jihad Jenin Battalion commander eliminated

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

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.

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.

Jenin:

Security forces eliminate terror cell in broad daylight

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

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.

Knesset Speaker gifts armored cars to elite units

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

Watch:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Yamam soldier Noam Raz to be buried on Mount Herzl

Youths from Ofra stand with Israeli flags to pay tribute to Yamam soldier killed in firefight with terrorists on Friday.

'The people of Israel have lost one of their heroes'

A close friend of fallen YAMAM operator Noam Raz, who died of combat wounds on Friday, remembers him as both fierce fighter and family man.

Israel mourns fallen counterterror operator

Senior government officials mourn the death of Noam Raz, killed in a gunfight in the Jenin area earlier today.

Senior IDF officer:

'Thousands of bullets were fired at us'

Senior officer in the IDF Central Command recalls incident in Jenin in in which Yamam officer Noam Raz was killed.

Watch:

Commander of counter-terrorism unit masked while lighting torch

Commander of Yamam unit lights torch at Independence Day opening ceremony with his face covered. "This is the picture of our victory."

Officer injured in Jenin gunfight regains consciousness

Chief Superintendent S., severely injured in shootout with terrorists on their way to carry out an attack, regains consciousness.

Foiled terror attack:

Terrorist promised, 'Soon you'll hear about me'

One of the terrorists eliminated in Friday operation in Jenin carried an M16, promised to do 'something very big' in Israel.

Wave of shooting attacks:

Israeli security forces eliminate 3 armed terrorists

Joint operation of IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police leads to elimination of terrorists responsible for shooting attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Zili, four legged hero who captured terrorist

Zili the Belgian Malinois who helped capture terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher.

'I'm your worst nightmare. You'll never forget my face'

Father of one of the Barkan attack victims confronts the family of the terrorist responsible for the shooting.