"Hamas cannot be defeated by standoff fire, maneuver brings achievements": Fire Brigade Commander of the 99th Division in a special interview

Colonel M., the fire brigade commander of the 99th Division, gives an interview to Walla! upon completing five months of operations in the Gaza Strip. He asserts that Hamas cannot be defeated by standoff fire alone, and that maneuver brings achievements. The brigade commander addresses the lessons of October 7, the brigade's activities, and the claims of the film "NAZA," which he calls "fiction."

Colonel M., commander of the fire brigade of the 99th Division, was interviewed by Walla! upon completing five months of operational activity in the Gaza Strip. In the interview, he discusses the lessons of October 7, the brigade's activities, and the claims of the film "NAZA." According to him, "Hamas cannot be defeated by standoff fire; maneuver brings achievements." He described the changes in the array since October 7, including constant artillery fire availability. The brigade commander noted that the brigade operates to thwart Hamas terrorists and commanders, while upholding IDF values and international law. He strongly denied the allegations attributed to the film "NAZA," calling them "fiction." Colonel M. emphasized that the brigade is ready to return to maneuver deep in the Strip, if a political decision is made.

"Hamas cannot be defeated by standoff fire, maneuver brings achievements": Fire Brigade Commander of the 99th Division in a special interview