YALTAM

YALTAM
יחידה למשימות תת-מימיות
Unit logo
Active1963 – present (modern form since 1981)
Country Israel
Branch Israeli Navy
TypeSpecial Purpose Unit
RoleSearch & Rescue, Underwater detection, bomb disposal, sabotage, amphibious assaults,
Size~100[1]
Part of Israeli Navy
Garrison/HQHaifa naval base
Nickname(s)Unit 707
Commanders
Notable
commanders
See #Commanders
Insignia
YILTAM "Octopus Wings"
Unit 707 "Octopus Wings"

Yaltam (Hebrew: ילת"ם) is the Israeli Navy Underwater Missions Unit (Hebrew: יחידה למשימות תת-מימיות Yechida le'Mishimot Tat-Mayimiyot), specializing in diver operations. The unit was initially established as Unit 707 in 1963 but in its present form it was established in 1981. It is headquartered at the Haifa naval base

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