Parents of fighters in a letter to Gallant and the Chief of Staff: "Our children are in immediate danger, like ducks on the range" Voila! News. "Voices arise in the fighters that are different than before, which cause us deep concern." According to them, "They are static most of the time.

Looking forward to receiving information regarding a future plan" IDF spokesman: "The IDF has been engaged in combat for a long time and the frequency with which the soldiers leave the Gaza Strip for their homes results from operational decisions"