Defense and Security
Roei Shalev’s mother also committed suicide, a week after the terrorist bloodbath.
“This is the primary meaning of implementing the agreed principle of demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and disarming Hamas,” wrote the defense minister.
“Hezbollah’s activity within the structure constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon,” the IDF said.
Master Sgt. (res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim, 31, was seriously injured on Oct. 7 when a grenade accidentally detonated at an IDF post.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to address the crowd.
The Israeli president paid his respects “to honor and salute the heroes of Israel as we await the return of the kidnapped for whom they fought.”
There is still no confirmed time for the return of the living hostages, to enable a coordinated release of all of them and to avoid delays or mishaps.
On that fateful Shabbat morning, 12 tanks from IDF Battalion 77 were on alert facing a quiet Gaza border. This is the story of some of the crews who fought to the last shell against thousands of terrorists and gave their lives.
No injuries were reported among Israeli forces.
“This operation produced unprecedented achievements across all sectors and enabled the return of hostages,” said IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin.
The Israeli prime minister also met with IDF soldiers wounded in the war.
Mohammad Taha and an accomplice were slain at the Ramot Junction on Sept. 8.
