The political system this evening (Saturday) referred to the serious security incident at the Egyptian border, in which two soldiers and a female soldier were killed by shots from an Egyptian terrorist, and eulogized the fallen: "There are no words to describe the pain and loss."
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State President Yitzhak Herzog said: "Saturday is so sad. We were horrified by the news of the death of a female soldier and two IDF soldiers in this morning's incidents at the Egyptian border. There are no words to describe the pain and loss. Together with the entire nation, I send sincere condolences to their families and share in their mourning at this difficult time. We will preserve their memory and continue to defend our borders with determination."
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu: "The fatal incident at the Egyptian border during Shabbat is serious and unusual and will be fully investigated. I wish to praise our forces who sought contact and eliminated the terrorist. Together with the entire people of Israel, I wish to share in the grief of the families of the late Sergeant Leah Ben Nun, Sgt. Rev. Ohad Dahan, late, and the other fighter whose name has not yet been released, and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. Our hearts are with the families in their deep sorrow."
Defense Minister Yoav Galant: "It hurts the death of the three fighters in the incident on the Egyptian border. The IDF soldiers carried out their missions with dedication but the incident ended with dire results. My heart goes out to the families in their most difficult time. I held a situation assessment with the Chief of Staff – IDF He will investigate the incident as required. He trusts the soldiers and commanders of the IDF who continue to carry out their missions with determination and perseverance."
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir : "A difficult Saturday. Three soldiers who left home to defend the State of Israel were killed in the course of their activities, by a vile murderer. Together with all the citizens of Israel, we are pained by their tragic deaths and send our condolences to the family members who lost their dearest of all. Israel loves you, hugs you, cries with you and hurts your pain."
Chairman of the state camp, former Defense Minister Benny Gantz: " At this difficult time, I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the late Sergeant Lia Ben Nun, the late Sergeant Ohad Dahan and the other soldier who fell this morning in an operational activity in the south of the country. Three young men who carried out their mission to maintain the sovereignty of the State of Israel and the security of its citizens. We all mourn their loss and hug the families.
Gantz added: "Even in these difficult moments, we know that the security and strategic cooperation with Egypt is essential for both countries and the entire region and has resulted in the saving of many human lives over the years. I am sure that the commanders of the IDF and the heads of the security establishment are conducting a thorough and in-depth investigation and will draw the lessons accordingly ".
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana: "I would like to send my condolences from the bottom of my heart to the families of the late Sergeant Lia Ben Nun, the late First Sergeant Ohad Dahan and the other fighter whose name has not yet been released, who fell defending the state in an incident on the Egyptian border. With The whole of Israel grieves your loss, embraces you and shares in your grief. May the soul of Leia, Ohad, and the other warrior be bundled in the bundle of life. At this difficult time, I also wish to strengthen the brothers and sisters of the fallen who continue to protect the safety and security of the citizens of Israel and the borders of the state. People of Israel Love you".
Member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Danny Danon: "First Sergeant Lia Ben Nun and Sergeant Major Ohad Dahan were murdered today along with another soldier while defending the borders of the homeland.
As News 12 journalist Tamir Steinman published, the soldiers in his sector warned that the instructions to open fire did not allow them to shoot at smugglers.
The instructions to open fire against terrorists and armed smugglers must change immediately. Legal quibbles bind the hands of the fighters who defend the homeland and charge too high a price. We have to put an end to this."
MK Almog Cohen: "I grieve the loss of the fighters in the serious incident early this morning at the Egyptian border. One of the fallen fighters is the late Ohad Dahan, a son of Iri Ofakim. I know the Dahan family and Ohad's father, Eitan, very well. This is a Zionist family, loving the people and the land, which raised Ohad on these values. A fan rowed into contact with courage and determination and fought against the damned terrorist while saving the lives of his friends. At this difficult time, I am sending reinforcements to the families of the fallen."
