In emergency situations, the Judea and Samaria District's YATAR unit’s will provide an initial response until the arrival of police and military forces, utilizing its in-depth familiarity with the area and immediate response capabilities.
The Israel Police last week swore in the members of a brand-new first-response unit in a ceremony at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.
The Judea and Samaria District’s YATAR unit comprises volunteers who reside in district communities, according to police.
The unit was established as a strategic initiative in the aftermath of the Hamas-led invasion of southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, with the goal of providing a quick, professional and effective response to any terror scenario or criminal incident, and to strengthen the personal sense of security for residents, police said.