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Happy Hanukkah from the IDF - from every front in the war | A photo essay

The IDF has released photos of IDF soldiers taking a break from watching over Israel's borders and fronts to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

IDF soldiers enjoying Hanukkah jelly donuts in the Jebaliya area. background
IDF soldiers enjoying Hanukkah jelly donuts in the Jebaliya area.
IDF soldiers enjoying Hanukkah jelly donuts in the Jebaliya area. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)

The IDF released a series of photos of IDF soldiers along every front celebrating Hanukkah today (Thursday), saying that:

"Even during the holiday of Hanukkah, IDF forces continue operational activity in all sectors - in the south, north, and center, in the air and at sea, in their mission to protect the citizens of the State of Israel, while marking the holiday and lighting the candles of the Hanukkiah."

Here are some of the photos:

Forces of the 188th Brigade in southern Lebanon. background
Forces of the 188th Brigade in southern Lebanon.
Forces of the 188th Brigade in southern Lebanon. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Soldiers at the Judea Territorial Brigade Headquarters. background
Soldiers at the Judea Territorial Brigade Headquarters.
Soldiers at the Judea Territorial Brigade Headquarters. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Soldiers of the 890th Battalion on the Syrian border. background
Soldiers of the 890th Battalion on the Syrian border.
Soldiers of the 890th Battalion on the Syrian border. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Soldiers of the IDF's anti-air (and anti-missile) force. background
Soldiers of the IDF's anti-air (and anti-missile) force.
Soldiers of the IDF's anti-air (and anti-missile) force. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
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