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Rabbi's Intervention Saved IDF Officer's Life on October 7
IDF officer Major Y. recounted how his community's rabbi urged him to stay and defend his home on October 7, 2023, a decision he believes saved his life. Instead of reporting to Gaza Division headquarters, he organized local defenses.
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What happened
- 01Rabbi urged Major Y. to stay and defend his community on October 7, saving his life.
- 02Major Y. organized local defenses in Shavei Darom instead of reporting to Gaza Division.
- 03His unit recovered massacre victims' bodies and participated in the Gaza ground operation.
- 04He found extensive weapons in Gaza civilian areas, including kindergartens.
- 05Major Y. highlighted the dedication of Israeli reservists motivated by national duty.
Major Y.'s unit later recovered bodies from the massacre, participated in the Gaza ground operation, and he observed extensive weapons in civilian areas. He emphasized the contrasting values of Israeli reservists, motivated by national duty, and continues to serve after multiple deployments.
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