IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir spent his first day in office visiting soldiers stationed in the Gaza Strip.
Addressing troops from the Kfir Brigade’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion, Zamir emphasized the importance of readiness: “Stay prepared, stay alert, question everything, and keep honing your skills.”
Pointing toward Sderot, he reminded them of their mission: “Behind you are the homes of Sderot. You are the shield protecting its residents.”