A citation was granted on Tuesday 3 Elul to the Netzach Yehuda (Nachal Chareidi) Battalion by the Yehuda and Shomron Division Commander Brigadier-General Lior Carmel, as the army held in esteem the hard work and enthusiasm of the soldiers and commanders all through their army service. The Netzach Yehuda Battalion serves primarily in Yehuda and Shomron.

A special appreciation was mentioned due to the effort they have put on throughout the current year, a year in which many terror attempts have occurred throughout their sector. During the ceremony the battalion was described as having an essential contribution to the army and of the very best battalions in Yehuda and Shomron.

“The soldiers of Netzach Yehuda withstand various terror attacks daily and nevertheless continue to fight with a strong spirit and great motivation, reaching out to reduce and prevent the attacks of terror” were the words used to describe the Netzach Yehuda Battalion. “The soldiers are driven by a tremendous feeling of responsibility and persistence while they are set as role models to other military units in the battle against terror”.

In addition to the general unit citation, one of the soldiers of Netzach Yehuda, Noam Tubel, was honored a certificate of appreciation for outstanding activity in action during an attack that had occurred in December of 2015.

During that attack Tubel and his unit had been in the middle of an operational activities when suddenly an armed terrorist had injured one of the soldiers. Tubel did all that was expected of him he neutralized the terrorist, aided the wounded soldier and prevented the wound from getting worse. Tubel was described by his commanders as a highly motivated, persistent and modest soldier.” His initiative to act saved lives and for that he should receive this honor” concluded his commander.

Rabbi Tzvi Klebanow, President of the Nachal Chareidi Foundation, adds that “Just a few days ago, at a ceremony held in Jerusalem at the Kotel, the latest intake of soldiers of the Nachal Chareidi declared their allegiance to protect the Jewish State and concurrently completed a mesechta of Talmud Bavli. I strongly believe that the close sequence of these two events signifies the culmination of many years of hard work by our professional staff of Rabbinic mentors and educators who travel daily to our soldiers wherever they may be stationed to offer encouragement and guidance”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)