Netanyahu Quotes Poet Zur Ehrlich on West Bank Bulldozer Heroes at Jabotinsky Memorial

During the state memorial ceremony for Ze'ev Jabotinsky, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quoted a passage from poet Zur Ehrlich's work "Heroes of the Bulldozers." The poem honors operators of heavy engineering vehicles from the West Bank who serve in combat zones. Netanyahu connected the biblical heritage, Jabotinsky's vision, and the present-day fighters, describing it as a "heart-stirring full circle from the Bible to Jabotinsky and from Jabotinsky to today's heroes."

Netanyahu also mentioned that Ehrlich dedicated a new poem titled "Samsons" to the memory of Abraham Azulai from the Engineering Corps and his fellow bulldozer operators. Azulai, who served in the Gaza Strip, was killed in battle a year ago. The Prime Minister recited lines from the poem that evoke the strength and determination of these soldiers, highlighting their crucial role in combat engineering.

The poem opens with vivid imagery of these "heroes of the bulldozers," describing their physical presence and their powerful machines as they operate in challenging terrain. Netanyahu's remarks emphasized the continuity of Jewish resilience and defense from ancient times through modern-day military efforts in the West Bank and Gaza.