Bennett visits IDF officer wounded in Gaza firefight

Education Minister Naftali Bennett visits the IDF officer who was moderately injured last night during an operation in the Gaza Strip that sparked hours of deadly clashes.

“Last night, IDF soldiers acted bravely in order to fulfill their overarching mission — protecting the security of the residents of the State of Israel,” Bennett says in a statement following the visit.

“Unfortunately, we lost Lt. Col. Mem, one of the best sons of the State of Israel. Both he and the commander I have just visited are national heroes.”

“With their determination, their courage, their deep-rooted love for the place where we live, they defended the lives of many others,” he adds,

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.