Global InformationMetzada Unit information
| Metzada Unit | |
|---|---|
| יחידה מצדה | |
| Active | 2003–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israel Prison Service |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
Metzada Unit (Hebrew: יחידת מצדה) is the Israel Prison Service (IPS) tactical unit tasked with detection and arrest of escaped prisoners, hostage rescue, special operations, support operation for other IPS units during raids at correctional facilities, tactical prison riot, and VIP protection. The Metzada Unit is one of five hostage rescue units in Israel.[1]
The unit operates during complex occurrences that take place within the correctional facilities all over the country. The unit is nationwide and it's directly subordinate to the IPS chief of operations.[1]
Since 2006 Metzada is also IDF General Staff subordinate unit and operates at IDF missions subject to the approval of the IPS Commissioner.[1] Metzada unit specializes in working with non-lethal weapons. Unit's instructors consult and assist on the subject for all Israeli Defense Community.[2]
- ^ a b c "Metzada Unit page at IPS official website (Hebrew)".
- ^ Telem, Naama (January 2014). "הלבנה החזקה בקיר". Israel Prison Service official website.