Former Second Lebanon War Platoon Commander Returns as IDF Armored Brigade Leader

Twenty years after fighting as a young armored platoon commander in the Second Lebanon War, Colonel Shaul Israeli has returned to the same region as the commander of the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade. During the war, he was noted for rescuing soldiers under fire amid intense battles. Today, he faces new challenges in the area, describing constant close-range engagements and a fragile ceasefire that lasted only about two days. Israeli contrasts the current security situation with the past, especially reflecting on the changed reality following the tragic events of October 7. His experience underscores the evolving nature of conflict in Lebanon and northern Israel, highlighting the increased determination of Israeli forces after recent attacks.