Netanyahu: 'Always excited at wing ceremony, especially today — graduates fought in three operations'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the Israeli Air Force wing ceremony today that he was especially moved because the graduates had fought in the War of Resurrection, Operation Rising Lion, and Operation Roaring Lion. The ceremony marks the completion of flight training.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Israeli Air Force wing ceremony on Thursday, saying he was always excited by the ceremony but especially today as the graduates had fought in the War of Resurrection, Operation Rising Lion, and Operation Roaring Lion. The wing ceremony is the culmination of the IAF's flight training course. Netanyahu's remarks highlighted the operational experience of the new pilots, who were involved in recent conflicts. No further details were immediately available.

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2. 20:48 · 9 Jul

   Graduates fought in War of Resurrection, Operation Rising Lion, Roaring Lion.

3. 20:20 · 9 Jul

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