After Luis and Fernando's return home, the Nir Yitzhak community releases balloons for the return of the kidnapped/Tamar Donana, Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana this morning (Tuesday) surprised the commanders and soldiers of the IDF who participated in the rescue operation of the kidnapped Louis Herr and Fernando Marman; at the opening of an appreciation event for the IDF, which was initiated by the Speaker of the Knesset, the speaker showed a video of thanks and blessing that they had recorded The abductees who were released this morning, along with their families, children and grandchildren.
In the video, Louis Herr said: "Every word you said to us, every hug that enveloped us with affection - you made us feel like we were at home.
There are no words to describe the happiness, when you brought us home to grandchildren and children.
Through you we felt the people.
You are the diamonds in the crown, a thousand thanks."
Fernando Merman added in an emotional voice and tears: "When I saw you I felt the safest in the world."
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana referred to the rescue operation at the event and said: "You managed to free two of our brothers.
About that and so much more will be told in the history of the annals of the State of Israel."
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The Speaker of the Knesset added: "I am watching from afar and am moved by the bravery and courage shown by the IDF time and time again. On the seventh of October you were the first to jump, encounter and block with your bodies swarms of terrorists who threatened to attack the entire country like a virus. I am here on behalf of many members of the Knesset who would like to to be here and cannot due to field security limitations, and in the name of even more Israeli citizens - who wish to salute you, the heroes of Israel, the soldiers of the IDF.
You fought, sacrificed, were injured and also lost friends in arms, friends for life.
And how is it possible without the moments of happiness, joy and national pride that you brought to us this week.
The importance of the dangerous action you have undertaken is first of all in the mitzvot of redeeming the kidnapped and returning them to their families, but also in strengthening the deterrence power of the State of Israel, restoring faith in its abilities, and also in restoring color to the faces of its citizens."
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The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir: "Many are the manifestations of courage and heroism, the risk of the body and the sacrifice of the soul that were discovered in the history of the unit. And its latest activity, full of inspiration, in rescuing the hostages in Rafih, touched the soul of every citizen in Israel. Only this way: not in the cargo And moderation with murderers and rapists. Not by sending the head of the Mossad to various policies in the world to beg for our lives and ask for a deal whose meaning is clear - to release masses of murderers into the streets and God forbid stop the war, this is not how we are supposed to conduct ourselves, especially after 7/10, we must not continue with the concept, not by buying silence. But by force , in cunning with determination and strength. In the same way the unit itself regretted its banner: I will pursue my enemies and I will overtake them and I will not return until they are all."
Commissioner of Police, RN Kobi Shabtai: "You, the heroic commanders and fighters of the Navy, acted with fortitude, with uncompromising determination while demonstrating tremendous capabilities and power reserved only for you.
Your activity on the seventh of October redefines the terms - courage, heroism, uncompromising professionalism.
Even at this moment, we do not forget the martyrs of the unit, of which nine were martyred in the 'Iron Swords' war who left behind a glorious legacy, and their valor will forever inspire our present and future servants.
Dear families, the nation of Israel owes you a moral duty that is unparalleled. I salute you and strengthen your hand.
I thank the Speaker of the Knesset and the Minister of National Security for the important position and the expression of appreciation for the National Anti-Terrorist Unit of the Israel Police, the best unit in the world that deserves all the praise. And you strengthened and embraced and do not let go."
Maj. Gen. Commander Barik Yitzhak: "The spirit that has returned to our soul since yesterday's heroic rescue operation of the abductees Louis Herr and Fernando Marman, the color in the cheeks of the families of the abductees and the national honor, all of this would not have been possible if you had not answered the call 'Here I am' and once again came out to influence The fate of the people.
It was not for nothing that you were the first to rush to the battlefield and in daring battles of the few against the many, you changed the face of the war.
You decided the battle wherever the feet of the commanders and fighters of the best unit in the world set foot.
On the seventh of October and much earlier, in the days that followed, in a brilliant and bold activity in eliminating the terrorists in the hospital in Jenin and in countless plans that have not yet come to fruition and for which silence is fine.
The National Border Guard is the news on the agenda and I am happy that you have given the blessing of the road to the plans on which we have worked hard, the purpose of which, from a strategic point of view, is to change the perception of security in the State of Israel
. The IDF fighters were the first to arrive on the scene, fighting in large numbers and outnumbered against the murderers who infiltrated the surrounding settlements. The fighters fought heroic battles and acted bravely and with supreme bravery. I have no doubt that the bravery of the fighters had a decisive effect in stopping the further advance of the Hamas terrorists towards other settlements. Unfortunately The price is too heavy to bear. The IDF lost 9 of our best commanders and fighters.
Much has already been said about fighting on the cursed Sabbath.
But I want to tell you, on a personal note, that there is no limit to the pride I feel for the way you fought, I am proud of you and I love you.
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