Mitzpe Ramon, Israel - May 3, 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Officer School: Command from the front, memory of the fallen and faith in the justice of our path is our strength moving forward; We're not done, we're determined to continue

LTG Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi spoke today (Friday) with cadets from the Ground Officer Course, Pilot Course and Naval Officer Course as part of the “Joint Services Shabbat” held at the IDF Officer Training School (Bahad 1) during the War of the Iron Swords.

The cadets will spend the weekend delving into the character of the commander of the Israel Defense Forces, with the goal of emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the military branches (ground, air and navy). Over the course of the weekend, cadets will address the challenges they may face, the dilemmas and values ​​that guide them on the battlefield—air, sea and land—and leadership in war.

Attached is the full statement from the Chief of the General Staff: “Remember, we are approaching Remembrance Day after a difficult year, with command from the front, the memory of the fallen and faith in the justice of our path even after a difficult year and in the face of the challenges ahead. This is strength, this is what we trust in ourselves, and I believe that you will move forward. We will do the right thing - with quality, values ​​and professionalism. , and we will provide our country with many more days of independence.
We have very good tactical operational achievements in the fight against the military wing of Hamas, but we are not finished yet. We are ready to do everything possible to return the hostages.
We have a deep commitment to returning the residents of the Gaza Envelope communities to a fully secure and stable future. So this is a long war and we are determined to continue it.”