Female IDF squad claims to have killed 100 Hamas terrorists
An Israel Defense Forces unit made up entirely of female troops eliminated nearly 100 Hamas terrorists, according to their commander — who cited it as proof there “are no more doubts about female combat soldiers.”
Israeli Caracal Battalion commander Lt.-Col. Or Ben-Yehuda praised the unit for their bravery in the southern Gaza Strip where they took down approximately 100 Hamas terrorists, The Jerusalem Post reported.
After the fighting broke out on Oct. 7, Ben-Yehuda received a message reporting an infiltration of heavily armed terrorists near Sufa and Nirim and told her soldiers: “We are going out to eliminate terrorists. Infiltration into Israel is happening, and it’s spreading.”
“Stay alert. We might cross paths. We are a strong squad,” she told her unit as they headed to Sufa.
Combat between the female battalion and the terrorists lasted nearly four hours and included large firefights. It took the IDF about 14 hours altogether to secure the base.
The female soldiers under her command have made significant contributions to the war effort, Ben-Yehuda said.
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“There are no more doubts about female combat soldiers, who have triumphed in every encounter with terrorists,” Ben-Yehuda said.
“At present, we are responsible for 11 towns and are preparing for any potential ground maneuvers to ensure the safety of the southern Gaza border area and the Egyptian border.”
Members of the troop have saved countless lives through medical care or by bravely landing helicopters while under fire, Ben-Yehuda said.
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The commander also acknowledged the tank soldiers under her command who played a vital role in defending towns, including in Holit, a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip where at least 11 of its members were killed along with two migrant workers.
At least 1,400 Israelis and 5,000 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the war, while tens of thousands on both sides have been injured or displaced from their homes due to the conflict.
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