Released hostage finishes IDF course with honors

Noga Weiss, who was released in the partial hostage deal in November, completed the IDF's Soldier Welfare course with honors yesterday (Tuesday).

Reflecting back on her decision to enlist after the experience, she said:

"I had a lot of thoughts beforehand. From the moment I was sure I would never enlist, to the moment I felt safe where I was, and understood that I wanted to defeat myself and them. During the training, I became more and more at peace with my decision, and today I finish the course with a sense of victory. I am excited about what the future holds and to feel that I have made an impact on soldiers."