The Ultimate Sacrifice

After a daring hostage rescue in Rafah last year, several IDF officers who participated in the mission reflected on their experiences in a powerful media interview.

“Was the risk worth the rescue of two people?” a reporter asked.

Commander D responded without hesitation:
"We don't measure a person's worth in comparison to another. If two soldiers die, it doesn't mean the operation is a failure—it's not a zero-sum game. There's something much greater at play. We accept the responsibility that we may be harmed for something bigger than ourselves. That's who we are."