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Two suspects planning terror attack arrested by YAMAM, Shin Bet

The suspects were found unarmed on Highway 1 near the Latrun Interchange and have been transferred to the Shin Bet for questioning.

Bus stops operated by Hanyonei Israel (Israel Parking Lots), a subsidiary of Netivei Israel (Israel National Roads Company), are seen at the Latrun Junction in central Israel, August 20, 2026.
IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

IDF, Shin Bet dismantle Hamas terror cell, weapons cache during West Bank counterterrorism op.

Shin Bet Chief David Zini oversees operations on a visit to the YAMAM base on July 26, 2026.

Shin Bet Chief Zini makes first official visit to YAMAM counterterrorism unit, meets with deputy

Police Chief Daniel Levy seen at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem Day. May 14, 2026.

Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit, Shin Bet arrest suspects in northern Israel mosque shooting


Shlomi Ziv, 41-year-old loving husband and interior designer, rescued from Gaza

Shlomi Ziv, interior designer and loving husband of 17 years, rescued in complex joint IDF, Yamam, Shin Bet operation

Rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv reunites with his family at the Sheba Medical Center, in Ramat Gan on June 8, 2024

Israel eliminates terrorists, makes arrests in overnight West Bank op

Saif was reportedly shot as he attempted to flee while carrying an explosive device. More explosive devices, located in his vehicle and on his roof were subsequently discovered and destroyed.

 Two "Carlo" submachine guns confiscated by Israeli security forces after the arrest of suspects in Burka. November 11, 2023.

Border Police pay tribute after army dog killed in Nablus operation

7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire.

7-year-old Django fell in action in Nablus during an operation with the Yamam counterterrorism unit, May 4, 2023.

Terrorist crossed border from Lebanon with suicide belt, planted explosive - IDF

One terrorist was killed; the Shin Bet and IDF are seeking to confirm if they were, in fact, sent by Hezbollah.

 IDF activity on the Lebanese border on the morning of March 13 following the detonation of an explosive device near the Megiddo Junction.

Security forces arrest Palestinian involved in death of Noam Raz

During the arrest, Palestinian gunmen exchanged fire with the IDF soldiers, resulting in the death of one Palestinian.

 Israeli Defense Forces were active in Jenin in the early hours of the morning on May 18.

IDF combat units to receive citations for role in Operation Break the Wave

The Chief of Staff’s citation will be given to the Golani Brigade’s Reconnaissance Brigade and the  Israel Police’s National Counter Terror Unit (YAMAM).

 IDF troops operate at the scene of a terror attack in Kiryat Arba, October 29, 2022.

WATCH: This is how the IDF killed the terrorist in Nablus - play-by-play

How did the intense operation in Nablus to stop a wanted terrorist unfold? Read the operational play-by-play >>>

Combat footage of Yamam commandos on a mission in Nablus to stop the terrorist Ibrahim al-Nabulsi

Terrorist associated with attack of Rabbi Meir Chai arrested in Nablus

Rabbi Meir Chai was killed in a drive-by shooting attack in 2009, the fourth attack of its kind that year.

Israeli police special forces (Yamam) storm into a house in the city of Haifa on March 12, 2018, Israel Police anti-terror commandos raided an apartment in Haifa on Monday, arrested one man after breaking into house.

Netanyahu and Erdan visit Yamam base, praise fighters as best in the world

"What Israeli citizens need to know is that anyone who attacked or killed any Israeli citizen in the past year, has been assassinated or caught," Netanyahu said

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Interior Security Minister Gilad Erdan visit Yamam Unit