BAT YAM (VINnews) — Officers from Israel’s elite Yamam counterterrorism unit rescued a woman Thursday evening after she barricaded herself inside an 11th-floor apartment and threatened to jump from a window.

Police said Yamam fighters, members of the negotiation unit, and additional officers were sent to the residential building along the coast after receiving the report. Upon arrival, the specialized “Monkeys” team of Yamam prepared a high-angle rescue. The officers rappelled from the roof directly to the apartment window, took control of the situation within seconds, and brought the woman to safety.​

The operation ended without injuries. Police said the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.​

Yamam, the Israel Police National Counter-Terrorism Unit, is trained for hostage rescues, high-risk takedowns, and operations at height. Its “Monkeys” team specializes in climbing, rappelling, and building entry.​

The rescue took place Thursday evening in Bat Yam.​