IDF Chief of Staff praises observation soldiers, cites October 7 lesson on listening to troops

IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with female observation soldiers at Gaza Division Headquarters on Tuesday, praising their critical role in border defense. "You are our eyes on the frontline, the first to identify infiltration threats and call troops to eliminate them," Zamir told the soldiers. He emphasized their importance in protecting border communities and serving as part of Israel's defense system. Zamir highlighted a key lesson from October 7th: "We must listen carefully to every soldier as part of the command assessment and decision-making process." The Chief of Staff heard about operational activities and challenges facing the observation unit.