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Wounded 401st Brigade Commander Tells Troops He Is Recovering and Wants Back in Combat
How 1 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · May 29, 2026
What happened
Col. Meir Biderman, commander of the 401st Brigade, was seriously wounded last week in a Hezbollah drone strike. From the hospital, he told his soldiers he is recovering, in good condition, and eager to return to the battlefield.
- 01Col. Meir Biderman was seriously wounded last week by a Hezbollah drone.
- 02The 401st Brigade commander sent his message from the hospital.
- 03He said he is “fine, recovering and getting stronger.”
- 04Biderman said he is already waiting to rejoin his troops in combat.
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