The Yamam was established in late 1974 after the Ma'alot massacre , where a failed rescue operation by special forces units resulted in the murder of 21 schoolchildren before the hostage takers were killed . Since hostage rescue tactics in friendly territory differ from those used in hostile areas , it was decided to establish an elite civilian force which develops and practices a special CQB ( Close Quarters Battles ) doctrine for counter-terrorism operations in friendly territory and hostage rescue
Ma'alot massacre
Ma'alot massacre
Yamam