Israel Post’s Philatelic Service has issued an official stamp marking 30 years since the establishment of the IDF Combat Engineering Corps’ Yahalom Unit, according to Israel Post and unit materials. The commemorative release highlights the unit’s role as a special engineering force operating in complex arenas above and below ground.
At a ceremony held at the Yahalom base in Camp Immanuel (Julis), Israel Post CEO David Laron presented the first stamp sheet to the unit’s commander, identified as Col. A, according to the statement. Senior representatives connected to the stamp's launch attended the event.
Unit formed from bomb disposal and Sayeret Yael
Yahalom (Special Engineering Missions Unit) was established in 1995 through the merger of the bomb disposal unit, operating since 1948, and Sayeret Yael, active since 1982, according to the unit material. Since then, it has been positioned as a leading operational unit within the Combat Engineering Corps and the IDF Ground Forces.
The unit combines commando-level combat with engineering and technology, carrying out missions that include explosive ordnance disposal, breaching and maneuver support, and locating and destroying underground infrastructure. Its operational activity spans challenging environments, including in and around Israel’s borders, according to the statement.
Stamp design includes 53 diamonds honoring fallen fighters
The stamp was designed by Ronen Goldberg and features a Yahalom fighter, with the unit emblem in the stamp’s trailing design, according to Israel Post. The design includes 53 diamonds, representing the number of fallen Yahalom fighters since the unit’s establishment, the statement said.
The stamp carries a face value of NIS 9.10 and is available for purchase through Israel Post’s Philatelic Service, according to Israel Post. The statement said the issue was released to mark three decades of the unit’s operational activity.