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Oct. 7 Veterans Train New IDF Soldiers With Lessons From Hamas Attack
Four Israeli company commanders who fought during the October 7 Hamas attacks are now training new IDF soldiers, sharing operational lessons learned from the assault and subsequent fighting. They emphasize the need to never forget the failures of that day and to prepare for future threats.
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- 01Oct. 7 veterans are training new IDF soldiers with lessons learned from the Hamas attack.
- 02Commanders emphasize the need to "never forget" the failures and shock of Oct. 7.
- 03Officers share experiences of rescuing civilians and fighting under heavy fire.
- 04Some commanders were seriously injured during the initial attack or subsequent operations.
- 05The training aims to prepare soldiers for potential future conflicts.
- 06Recruits are often too young to have experienced Oct. 7 as combat troops.
The officers, some of whom were injured or witnessed extreme violence, aim to instill resilience and readiness in recruits who were too young to fight on Oct. 7. Their experiences are being integrated into training programs across multiple IDF brigades.
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