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The IDF will continue to fight over the holidays to return residents home

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited troops fighting on the front lines against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Thursday.

During his visit, Halevi said: “We are determined to destroy this infrastructure and kill everyone who is there. We will not allow Hezbollah to retake these places in the future.”

He stressed the importance of their mission and reminded troops that they are there to restore stability and enable the return of evacuated residents to their homes in the north.

Halevi said IDF troops were better prepared than ever before, with the knowledge and experience gained fighting in Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi monitors progress in Lebanon, October 3, 2024. (Source: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

Heroic and brave

Halevi on Wednesday addressed the loss of eight soldiers in combat in Lebanon, calling them heroic and courageous commanders who led from the front.

“We will continue to fight given the bravery of the soldiers and stand with and hug their dear families,” Halevi said.

He also paid respect to the reservists who left their families, their jobs and their lives to return to fight with the rest of the Army.

“I have great respect for the reservists, combat soldiers, regular soldiers and commanders and all families,” Halevi said.

He promised that the IDF would continue to fight at all levels to ensure the security of the state and people of Israel.



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