Shin Bet Chief Zini visits YAMAM counterterrorism unit, reviews joint operations

Shin Bet Chief David Zini visited Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit (YAMAM) for the first time on Sunday, emphasizing the ongoing partnership between the two security agencies. During the visit, Zini met with YAMAM's head, identified as Deputy-Chief "A," to review joint counterterrorism efforts and technological capabilities.

The leaders discussed operational responses to terrorism in Israel and highlighted recent successes in preventing terror threats. The collaboration between the Shin Bet and YAMAM is crucial for high-risk operations, with the Shin Bet providing internal intelligence for YAMAM's ground missions.

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The two security leaders reviewed recent achievements by the collaboration between their organizations, notably the successful prevention of terror threats that could've jeopardized the country's security.

Zini also paid tribute to fallen YAMAM members, laying a wreath at a memorial on the unit's base. YAMAM, established in 1974, specializes in counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and offensive raids. The unit played a significant role in hostage rescue missions after the October 7 Massacre, including Operation Arnon in June 2024, which freed four hostages, and the earlier rescue of two hostages from Rafah.

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YAMAM spearheaded Gaza hostage rescue missions After the October 7 Massacre, YAMAM helped execute two major hostage-rescue missions, including the June 8, 2024 Operation Arnon that brought Noa Argamani, Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan, and Andrey Kozlov home from Gaza.