Admin I Wednesday, November 20, 2024
TEL AVIV – The Israeli Defence Forces, IDF has announced the death of one soldier and three injuries in the battle against the Islamic resistant, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. In a statement, Spokesman of the IDF, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari identified the dead soldier as Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Moshe Gaeldor.
He was 30 and hail from Jerusalem and a soldier from the 5111st Battalion, Golani Brigade, who was killed during combat in southern Lebanon with Hezbollah.
He added that during the incident in which Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Moshe Gaeldor fell, three soldiers from the 5111st Battalion, Golani Brigade, were severely injured.
“The soldiers that were injured were evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital. Their families have been notified”, he said.
Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin said his command conducted a situational assessment and field tour yesterday (Tuesday) with the Commanding Officer of the Northern Corps and the Maneuvering Unit in the Ground Forces, MG Dan Goldfus, Commanding Officer of the 98th Division, BG Guy Levy, and Commanding Officer of the 7th Brigade, COL Elad Tzuri, regarding the division’s ground operations in new objectives in southern Lebanon.
“During the assessment, the commanders discussed the importance of the forces’ actions on the ground in creating the necessary conditions for the safe return of northern residents to their homes. They expressed great appreciation for the efforts of both reservists and active-duty personnel and approved plans for continued operations”
Commanding Officer of the Northern Command MG Ori Gordin said: “We are in the middle of an offensive in this area. There are very good achievements so far and you have a big role in this. It begins with our firepower targeting the organization’s firepower capabilities, which have been dramatically reduced.
“We are operating under the overall goal of creating the conditions for the safe return of the northern residents to their homes. This is an important, moral goal, and the basis of Northern Command’s objective — to protect the residents. In my view, it’s hard to overstate the contribution, the quality, and the impressive willingness you demonstrate at every moment.
“Every one of you has set aside something important — whether it be your wedding date, the birth of your children, an exam at school, or a major project at work. All these things are deeply meaningful to all of you, and you’ve put them aside. This is just one example of your dedication, your pursuit of values, and the essence of Israeli society, which is so vital. For this, once again, my deep appreciation. And we must continuously express our gratitude to everyone involved”, he said.
