Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, During this Evening’s Rank Awarding Ceremony:

“I am proud of the IDF’s brigade commanders in all arenas, and particularly of those responsible for the Judea and Samaria region during these times. The IDF’s Commanding officers stand first in line alongside their soldiers, operate against terrorist activity and maintain the security of Israel’s civilians while risking their own lives. They are also first in line when it is required to prevent harm to Palestinian civilians - that is unfortunately inflicted by Israeli civilians. These two missions serve the goal of maintaining the security of the State of Israel and its civilians. The brigade commanders’ important activity deserves the utmost appreciation, and I fully and uncompromisingly support them.”