Itai Tzur, commander of the Sheldag (top-secret elite unit) 844 ship: "There is no fence here, there are buoys and the space is very dynamic. These are a few kilometers that separate us from the Gaza Strip.
Hamas has a lot of means and a lot of intentions, Hamas is trying in every possible way to try to produce a possible way of attack. Whether it is tunnels or through the sea (as we saw during Operation Eitan). We changed the concept of defense - to a combined combat of defense and attack."
Alon Moshe, Commander of the "Trigon" Patrol Unit:
"Before Operation Hamas was much stronger. After Operation Guardian of the Walls, we broke this capability almost completely. All the failures that occurred in 2014 were improved and eliminated Hamas ability to act. We are ready for any scenario. This is our home - we will guard and keep it!"