Israel Memorial Day JNS - Jewish News Syndicate APR 29, 2025
IDF chief: ‘Our moral duty is to bring our hostages home’
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The Israeli military must serve as a “stable anchor and a source of trust for all of us,” Zamir said at a ceremony honoring fallen servicemen and women
(April 29, 2025 / JNS) The nation’s “moral duty” is to bring home the hostages still held by Hamas, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said.
“This is our mission; this is the true test of our identity as the Israel Defense Forces,” Zamir said during a ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem honoring Israel’s fallen security personnel.
The IDF’s task is not only to fight for the nation’s survival, but “to live; to build a secure, free, and prosperous future for our dear country,” he said.
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