"I know that with you, there is no task and no challenge that we cannot achieve" - Speech by Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division

Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, BG Avi Rosenfeld: "On Saturday morning the Hamas terrorist organization woke us up with a very vicious surprise attack. We didn't know about it, we were taken by surprise.

There will be plenty of time to investigate and look back at what happened here.
The whole country is watching us and trusting us, there are no others in our place, and from here we move forward.

Those who witnessed these difficult, unimaginable sights on Shabbat - will also have the privilege of witnessing the great victory of the IDF and the State of Israel over Hamas.

I know that with you, there is no task and no challenge that we cannot achieve.
At this time, we bow our heads for the deep loss of our many friends in the communities surrounding the Gaza Strip, in the IDF, and in the Gaza Division. Those who fell in this despicable surprise attack. We bow our heads, but not to the ground. Our heads are up, we are proud of our country, we will defend it and we will do everything to protect it. We only look forward - to defend and strike, until we are victorious, and until we crush and break Hamas."