In a remarkable display of courage and tenacity, an all-female unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly neutralized close to 100 Hamas terrorists, as per their commanding officer.
This achievement has been hailed as irrefutable evidence of the prowess of female combat soldiers.
Lt.-Col. Or Ben-Yehuda, the commander of the Israeli Caracal Battalion, commended her troops for their bravery in the southern Gaza Strip. The Jerusalem Post reported that the unit successfully eliminated approximately 100 Hamas terrorists in the region.
The conflict erupted on October 7, when Ben-Yehuda was alerted about an infiltration of heavily armed terrorists near Sufa and Nirim. She rallied her troops, stating, "We are going out to eliminate terrorists. Infiltration into Israel is happening, and its spreading." She urged her unit to remain vigilant as they embarked on their mission to Sufa.
The ensuing combat between the female battalion and the terrorists spanned nearly four hours, punctuated by intense firefights. It took the IDF about 14 hours in total to secure the base.
Ben-Yehuda acknowledged the significant contributions made by the female soldiers under her command to the war effort. "There are no more doubts about female combat soldiers, who have triumphed in every encounter with terrorists," she asserted.
She further stated, "At present, we are responsible for 11 towns and are preparing for any potential ground maneuvers to ensure the safety of the southern Gaza border area and the Egyptian border."
Ben-Yehuda also noted the lifesaving efforts of her troops, who have provided medical care and landed helicopters under fire. She recognized the crucial role played by the tank soldiers under her command in defending towns, including Holit, a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip, where at least 11 of its members and two migrant workers were killed.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 1,400 Israelis and 5,000 Palestinians, while tens of thousands on both sides have been injured or displaced from their homes. The Israeli Defence Forces estimate that Hamas currently holds more than 200 hostages in Gaza.
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