The father of a soldier identified only as Cpl. M., a sniper in the IDF's 890th Battalion who operated in Lebanon and is now maneuvering in Gaza, surprised him live on air with a message of pride. The moment was broadcast by Channel 14, according to a report by journalist Yonatan Weiss.
The father of an IDF sniper currently serving in the Gaza Strip surprised his son during a live broadcast on Channel 14 on Friday afternoon. The soldier, identified only as Cpl. M., served as a sniper in the 890th Battalion, first in Lebanon and now in the maneuvering forces in Gaza. The father expressed pride in his son and his comrades, telling him "Boy, I am proud of you and your friends." The moment was noted by journalist Yonatan Weiss. No further details about the soldier's unit or location were released. The segment reflects a recurring theme in Israeli wartime broadcasting, where families express support for soldiers on active duty.
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