This special forces unit of the Israel Police represents the nation’s first line of defense against terror attacks.

Counter-terror specialists remain a critical component of the Israel Police and the Matpa Unit is the most highly trained force tasked with responding to terror incidents.

Matpa specializes in emergency scenarios, using high-drama simulations like the one in this clip to prepare and train for the worst type of attack terror groups might attempt.

Along with the IDF and other Israeli security forces, Matpa fighters risk it all to protect Israeli civilians