70 years later: The fighters reveal what really happened in the battle that changed the IDF

70 years after the Battle of Mitla Pass during Operation Kadesh, veteran paratroopers recount the moments in the mountain pass in Sinai, the ambush, the targeting without maps, and the fighting on the cliffs, and address the controversy over its necessity and criticism of command judgment.

70 years after the Battle of Mitla Pass in Operation Kadesh, veteran paratroopers recount the moments in the mountain pass in Sinai. The article brings testimonies from fighters who participated in the battle, including David Ben-Uziel, Avsha Adam, Levi Hofesh, and Yaakov Tzur. They describe the Egyptian ambush, the fighting on the cliffs, and the controversy over the necessity of the battle and command judgment. In the battle, 38 IDF soldiers were killed and 120 wounded, while the Egyptians suffered about 260 casualties. The article focuses on the personal memories of the fighters and the legacy of the battle.

70 years later: The fighters reveal what really happened in the battle that changed the IDF