Over the weekend, we entered the Gaza Strip with Eitan, the first armored bicycle carrier of its kind capable of carrying 12 fighters. After a short drive, we reached the Daraj Tufah neighborhood, which is located between Sajaiya and Jabaliya. This is a relatively small neighborhood, whose existence has been documented since the Mamluk rule in the country in the 13th century, and it overlooks Gaza City with the chimneys of Ashkelon in the background. It is believed that all the terrorists who fled Jabaliya and Sejaiya reached this neighborhood.
In recent days, the Nahal Brigade has encountered dozens of terrorists and dozens of terrorist infrastructures in the area. "We encountered terrorists and booby-trapped houses or those with a lot of weapons. We continue to operate in the area, knowing that not all the abductees have been returned to their homes. We will continue to do everything to bring the abductees home, and I wish they were alive and healthy," emphasizes Col. Zuckerman, trying to explain to us how great the challenge is in trying to distinguish between a non-involved population and terrorists.
Daraj Tufah neighborhood in the northern Gaza Strip, photo: Avi Cohen
Nahal Brigade Commander Yair Zuckerman, Photo: Avi Cohen
"This week, after an encounter in which the commander was killed and two other fighters were wounded, I went to talk to the team. I sat with them and came out stronger from the meeting. I can tell you that we are determined, including me, the home front and the soldiers. It's a challenge, but I know that if we stop now, we won't have a state."
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