The Commander of the Southern Command, Major General Yaron Finkelman, today (Thursday) lit the first candle of Chanukkah with the reserve fighters of the 551st Brigade, who are currently fighting in Jabaliya.
From the words of the commander: “This is a long, important and difficult war, and this is a symbolic moment of lighting Chanukkah candles. At this time that we are here in Jabaliya, our families sing and light candles, and trust us and are proud of you. You are the Maccabees of today, you are the commanders who lead the The warriors, the Maccabees of today, and we will continue forward until victory.”
מפקד פיקוד הדרום, אלוף ירון פינקלמן, הדליק היום (ה') נר ראשון של חג החנוכה עם לוחמי המילואים של חטיבה 551, שנלחמים כעת בג'באליה>> pic.twitter.com/5g96Tqghqv
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) December 7, 2023
May we see miracles like we did “Bayamin Haheim” (in their times). May the IDF be victorious with the complete eradication of Hamas and the return of all our hostages to safety!
