IDF Commander Praises Soldiers Who Prevented Attack, Announces Counter-Terror Operation
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Major General Avi Bluth, Commander of the Central Command, announced a significant counter-terrorism operation near Hebron following the deaths of two IDF soldiers. He stated the soldiers' bravery prevented a severe attack on civilians. The operation will include a closure of Hebron and Dura, and aims to destroy terror infrastructure in the region.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF Commander Avi Bluth announced a significant counter-terrorism operation near Hebron.
- Two IDF soldiers were killed preventing a severe attack on Israeli civilians.
- The operation will include a closure of Hebron and Dura.
- Bluth vowed to destroy all forms of terror infrastructure in the region.
- He praised the fallen soldiers for preventing a major attack with their lives.
Major General Avi Bluth, Commander of the Central Command, stated at the scene of a terror attack near Hebron where two soldiers were killed that their bravery prevented a severe attack on civilians. He announced a significant counter-terrorism operation would be launched, alongside a closure of Hebron and Dura, vowing to "destroy terror infrastructure of all kinds."
Bluth explained that the operation, set to commence on Friday, will target terror infrastructure in the area. "We are launching a significant counter-terrorism operation concurrently with imposing a closure on Hebron and Dura. We will exact justice from all terrorists, we will destroy terror infrastructure of all kinds," he declared.
Reflecting on the clash that resulted in the soldiers' deaths, Bluth emphasized their actions prevented a major attack against Israeli civilians. "This morning, a severe attack against citizens of the State of Israel was prevented thanks to the bravery of IDF soldiers," he said. He extended condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, noting, "Unfortunately, in the clash, we paid a heavy price and two soldiers fell. I wish to express condolences to the families."
He further praised the forces' actions, stating, "The IDF is the body armor for the citizens of the State of Israel. Today, IDF soldiers prevented with their bodies a severe attack against civilians."
