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Bravery in Ofakim: The civilians, police who thwarted Hamas massacre plan

In the words of a statement from the emergency response committee, "Many members who had weapons went out to fight the terrorists and, with their bodies, prevented a larger disaster"

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets IDF officers in Ofakim on October 8
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets IDF officers in Ofakim on October 8
(photo credit: ARIEL HERMONI/DEFENSE MINISTRY)
ByGIL LEWINSKY
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 01:53
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