WATCH: Golani commanders describe fierce battles with Hamas

The soldiers fought a lengthy battle with composure under heavy fire.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 07:47

Updated: NOVEMBER 3, 2023 07:52

LTC Tomer from the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion describes his units encounter with terrorists, November 3, 2023 (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

Soldiers from the 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade and armored troops from the 53rd Battalion clashed with many Hamas terror squads inside the Gaza Strip on Thursday night.

Lt. N from the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion describes his units encounter with terrorists, November 3, 2023 (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

The terrorists fired anti-tank missiles at the soldiers and activated several IEDs. The soldiers fought a lengthy battle with composure under heavy fire, and during the incident, several terrorists attempted to climb onto the soldier’s vehicles and were killed.

In tandem, the forces on the ground directed aircraft and artillery airstrikes. The Hamas terrorists were killed and the danger to the troops was removed.

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