IDF Chief Remembers Fallen Commander in Emotional Meeting with His Daughter

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi recently honored the memory of Lt. Col. (res.) Amotz Greenberg, a former company commander under his leadership who was killed during Operation Protective Edge. Greenberg's daughter, Shira, currently serving as an operations non-commissioned officer in the Golani Brigade, attended the ceremony and later spoke with Kochavi. During his speech at a memorial event for wounded soldiers and support units, Kochavi recalled Greenberg’s dedication as a reservist in Brigade 188 and highlighted his volunteer spirit. He acknowledged Shira’s presence and her role in the ceremony, noting her understanding of the significance of military service. In a personal exchange, Kochavi expressed that Greenberg’s memory remains vivid to him and inquired about the family’s well-being, asking Shira to convey his regards to her mother. The interaction was shared by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit as a poignant moment connecting past sacrifice with ongoing service.