Givati Brigade commander recalls path to Beaufort capture
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- The Givati Brigade, led by Col. Netanel Shamaka, successfully took control of the Beaufort Ridge outpost and Wadi al-Saluki areas north of the Litani River, following weeks of preparation including clearing terrain and enemy threats.
- Soldiers faced significant challenges such as artillery fire and the need to adapt from Gaza combat to Lebanon’s terrain, but rigorous training and strategic planning enabled the brigade to establish a defensive line.
- Shamaka emphasized the emotional weight of the operation, honoring fallen soldiers while reflecting on the importance of protecting northern Israeli communities.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted the IDF's tactical successes against Hezbollah, noting the killing of 8,000 terrorists since the war began and describing the capture of Beaufort as a pivotal moment breaking the "barrier of fear."
- Netanyahu stressed that the IDF is actively operating on multiple fronts, including Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, and has established security zones beyond Israel’s borders to enhance community protection.