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IDF chief at base hit by Hezbollah: ‘We continue to fight’

“We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful,” Halevi said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi addressed soldiers and commanders at the Golani Brigade training base in northern Israel after a deadly Hezbollah drone strike on Oct. 13, 2024. Credit: IDF.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi addressed soldiers and commanders at the Golani Brigade training base in northern Israel after a deadly Hezbollah drone strike on Oct. 13, 2024. Credit: IDF.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi arrived at the Golani Brigade training base on Sunday night shortly after a deadly Hezbollah attack, conducting an initial briefing with commanders.

The drone strike killed four soldiers and wounded dozens more at the base located near Binyamina in northern Israel.

“We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful. You operated well to treat and evacuate the wounded and injured. Embrace the bereaved families, accompany the wounded and strengthen the commanders and soldiers,” Halevi said.

“We continue to fight and train for what lies ahead. The Golani Brigade has recorded many achievements in the war and dealt resolutely with difficult situations—continue on the path of this legacy,” he continued.

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