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Female Fighters Held Off Hamas at Sufa Outpost on October 7
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Lt. Col. Or Ben-Yehuda and her Caracal Battalion forces fought extensively to repel Hamas terrorists at the Sufa outpost on October 7. Despite facing overwhelming numbers and heavy fire, her unit prevented the terrorists from advancing further into Israel. Ben-Yehuda's actions included destroying a terrorist vehicle with an anti-tank missile and coordinating air support. Her unit's crucial role in defending the area was not widely documented, unlike elite commando units.
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- Lt. Col. Or Ben-Yehuda led the Caracal Battalion in a critical defense of the Sufa outpost against Hamas on October 7.
- Her forces engaged hundreds of terrorists, preventing their advance into Israeli communities.
- Ben-Yehuda's unit used anti-tank missiles to destroy a key terrorist vehicle.
- Approximately 30 Nahal soldiers trapped in the Sufa outpost dining hall were eventually rescued.
- The battle involved intense firefights and coordination with supporting armor and air units.
- The Caracal Battalion's actions were vital but lacked the documentation of elite commando units.
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