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Elite Yamam Unit Conducts Surprise Hostage Rescue Drill in Eilat
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 8 hours ago
What happened
Israel's elite Yamam counterterrorism unit conducted a surprise drill in Eilat on Monday, practicing hostage rescue and neutralization of terrorists in an extreme attack scenario. The exercise tested the unit's rapid response and coordination capabilities.
- 01Elite Yamam counterterrorism unit held surprise drill in Eilat.
- 02Drill simulated extreme multi-front terrorist attack scenario.
- 03Officers were airlifted by helicopter to the exercise site.
- 04Practiced hostage rescue, neutralization of terrorists, and negotiations.
- 05Exercise aimed to improve readiness for complex incidents.
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