MUST READ COMMENTARY: Battle Draws Israel to Gods Promises By Tzippe Barrow, CBN News Internet Producer - Jerusalem JERUSALEM, Israel -- On Friday morning, a family in Herzliya learned their son had been killed hours after Israels ground incursion into the Gaza Strip. Its news every family hopes never to hear. Yet in this country, many have. Every Israeli mother and father knows the dangers soldiers face in such an operation. And they also know the government did not make the decision to send troops into the area lightly. Staff Sgt. Eitan Barak, 20, a platoon commander in the IDFs Nahal Brigade, is the first soldier to be killed in this phase of Operation Protective Edge, launched late Thursday night. Israel is at war with an enemy intent on its destruction and its sons and daughters know theyre tasked with defending their homes, families, friends and neighbors from deadly rocket attacks. Its an awesome responsibility for young men and women, who begin their compulsory military service following high school graduation. Yet despite the inherent danger, its one they embrace with courage and conviction, with many new recruits requesting to serve in combat units. READ MORE: cbn/cbnnews/insideisrael/2014/July/Battle-Draws-All-Israel-to-Recall-Gods-Promise/
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:00:02 +0000
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