Every IDF soldier lost in battle leaves behind an immeasurable pain—felt not only by their families but by the entire Jewish nation, which carries the duty to honor their sacrifice and keep their memory alive.
Only 12 tanks were positioned in the sector of Battalion 77 on the night of Oct. 6–7. Company H, Hermon, held the northern sector, while Company V, Vulcan, held the southern area.
Defrin also called on Gaza residents to avoid entering areas under IDF operational control, urging them to honor the agreement and prioritize their own safety.
In a report by Ha’aretz, earlier this year the IDF, estimated that its operations since 2023 had only succeeded in destroying about one quarter of the entire tunnel network.
