Southern Command Chief Admits Failure on October 7th
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Major General Yiniv Asor, Commander of the Southern Command, acknowledged the army's failure to protect the country on October 7th during a memorial ceremony. He stated that trust in the military was broken but praised the resilience of the residents. Asor vowed the army's commitment to breaking the enemy's spirit and warned Hamas of severe retaliation for any attacks on soldiers or civilians.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Southern Command Chief Yiniv Asor called October 7th the army's greatest failure.
- Asor stated that trust in the military was broken but the people rose united.
- He praised Eshkol residents for their bravery in defending their homes.
- The Commander vowed the army will not rest until the enemy's spirit is broken.
- Asor warned Hamas of a powerful response to any attacks on soldiers or civilians.
In a ceremony commemorating the events of October 7th held in the Eshkol Regional Council, the Commander of the Southern Command, Major General Yiniv Asor, stated that three years have passed since that morning. He described the events as the army's greatest failure in its mission to protect the country and its homes, acknowledging that the trust placed in the military has been broken. Asor noted that from these ruins, the people rose as one, pained but determined. He addressed the residents, commending their brave fight to save lives and protect their families and homes, calling them a source of strength, inspiration, and hope for the army. Regarding the current situation, Asor emphasized that the work is not finished and the journey of rebuilding is incomplete. He declared the army's determination to not rest until the enemy's power and spirit are broken. He concluded with a clear warning to Hamas: any attempt to attack IDF soldiers or residents of the Negev will be met with a sharp and powerful response.
