The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, in a Radio Message to IDF Personnel Serving Across all Arenas

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, in a Radio Message to IDF Personnel Serving Across all Arenas: “I wish to convey to you the thanks of an entire nation, that thanks to you, truly thanks to you, we will sit tonight at the holiday table, with a sense of security and with deep appreciation for your sacrifice and dedication.”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, this morning (Monday) spoke on the military comms and addressed IDF soldiers in all combat arenas, in the air, at sea and on land and expressed his deep appreciation for their contribution to the state's security.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “IDF stations, this is ‘focal point’. On the eve of Rosh Hashanah in the year 5786. I would like to wish each and every one of you a good new year.”

At the end of another year of combat, as you stand at the frontlines of the defense of our communities, and our children, strengthening the security of Israeli civilians, I wish to convey to you the thanks of an entire nation, that thanks to you, truly thanks to you, is sitting tonight at the holiday table, with a sense of security and with deep appreciation for your sacrifice and dedication.

I ask that you remember this every moment and be filled with all of our pride. You are the Iron Wall of the State of Israel; you are Israel’s eternity; you are the guarantee of victory.

Tonight as well, combat continues with strength and sound judgment. All of this is for the security of the State of Israel, for the return of our hostages, and until the enemy is decisively defeated.

We do not forget, not even for a moment, the most precious price we pay as a nation, the loss of the heroes who fell in combat and the bereaved families, whose pain beats in all of us.

We also do not forget the physically and emotionally wounded, for whom the battle for life continues without respite, and we will accompany them throughout the entire journey to recovery.

I am proud to stand at the head of the army whose soldiers, commanders and servicemembers you are - both career servicemembers and reservists. You are the promise of a good future and of security. “May the year end and its curses end, and may a year of blessings begin.” Succeed in your missions; the entire people of Israel are with you and pray for your success. Happy holiday.

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