Three Female IDF Soldiers Recall April 2025 Gaza Ambush
Three female soldiers described an ambush in April 2025 near Beit Hanun in which 11 terrorists opened fire on their unarmored jeep. Two of the soldiers were severely wounded in the incident. The soldiers spoke in an interview broadcast on May 7, 2026.
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france24.comThree female soldiers recounted their experiences in an ambush that occurred in April 2025 in the Gaza Strip. The soldiers spoke in an interview that aired on Channel 12's 'Uvda' on May 7, 2026. The incident took place near Beit Hanun when 11 terrorists opened fire on the soldiers' unarmored jeep.
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Maj. Nurit Rokach, Linor, and Stav described how the attack left two of them severely wounded. The soldiers said they had been sent without a convoy, which exposed operational shortcomings. One of the soldiers stated that the attackers continued shooting while she kept driving.
The account detailed the near-death experience and its lasting effects on the three women one year later. The broadcast included their recollections of the event and its aftermath. The soldiers described the immediate chaos of the ambush and the challenges they faced during the incident.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- April 2025
11 terrorists ambushed three female soldiers near Beit Hanun in Gaza.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - May 7, 2026
The soldiers' interview aired on Channel 12's 'Uvda'.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post
Potential Impact
- 01
The soldiers described lasting effects from the ambush one year later.
- 02
The incident highlighted risks of operating without convoys in Gaza.
- 03
The broadcast brought public attention to the soldiers' experiences.
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