IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the Israeli Navy this week along with Saar Salama, and held a meeting with the Shayetet 13 naval commandos alongside Navy Commander Vice Admiral David. During the visit, he spoke with the soldiers about their experiences in the ongoing combat and expressed his appreciation for their efforts in various operational theaters.
The Chief of Staff spoke about the IDF’s unshakeable strength dealing with terrorist organizations, assuring that pressure would continue until all operational objectives were achieved. “Don’t be impressed by videos of Hamas operatives standing in neatly pressed uniforms during hostage handover ceremonies in Gaza,” Halevi said.
“They Were Too Afraid to Face You”
“These are the same operatives who, before the ceasefire, were too afraid to face you. They hid their uniforms and sat in tents wearing civilian clothes,” said the Chief of Staff. He added: “When the ceasefire began, they ironed their uniforms, stood tall with puffed chests – but when we return, they will once again understand exactly who we are and who they are.”
“We Have Strength, Unshakable Backbone, and Relentless Determination”
The Chief of Staff stressed to the soldiers that their advantage lies in their resilience and determination: “We have endurance, we have strength, we have an unshakeable backbone, and a great deal of determination. We build this from the ground up and from the top down – and when it connects throughout the entire chain of command, no one can break it.”
Chief of Staff Visits Shayetet 13 | Photo: IDF Spokesperson
The IDF continues to emphasize that Shayetet 13 remains active across all fronts, with forces preparing for continued combat against Hamas according to developments on the ground. As the ceasefire nears its end, Israel’s determination to neutralize threats and secure its people remains unwavering.
