Commentary: Where the Tanks Stop, So Will the Border of Our Country
When we talk about the Armored Corps, we think of tanks at the frontline thundering across enemy territory. A special column by former Minister of Internal Security and Armored Corps Brigadier General, Avigdor Kahalani
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| 18/10/2023
By Avigdor Kahalani
In recent years, Israel has found it appropriate to provide robust protection to the infantry soldiers and, of course, also to the Combat Engineering Corps, which are positioned with tanks at the front.
Thanks to the Combat Engineering Corps, The Armored Corps can protect itself with solid steel. But no steel in the world today can withstand anti-tank missiles. The “Merkava” tank has the capability to defend itself today, and we have proof of that.
Where the treads of the tank stop, there will be the border of the State of Israel. The tanks have always been the first to charge ahead – and will continue to do so.
Avigdor Kahalani. Photo credit: personal album
IDF commanders are the ones moving at the forefront of their force, which serves as a strength multiplier. I have no doubt that tanks will be hit – and it is our job to protect the fighters inside them.
In our country, the primary thought before combat is the safety of our people.
I believe that our tanks can perform their tasks very well, they are up to the job.
We trained our fighters to be professionals. The fighting spirit, another weapon in the hands of the warriors, will help those who lead the troops.
I have the feeling that the shocking images we saw in Israel following Hamas’ attack will help our combatants fight with all of their might.
Brigadier General (res.) Avigdor Kahalani, served as a senior commander in the IDF Armored Corps and as Israel’s minister of internal security
When we talk about the Armored Corps, we think of tanks at the frontline thundering across enemy territory. A special column by former Minister of Internal Security and Armored Corps Brigadier General, Avigdor Kahalani
By Avigdor Kahalani
In recent years, Israel has found it appropriate to provide robust protection to the infantry soldiers and, of course, also to the Combat Engineering Corps, which are positioned with tanks at the front.
Thanks to the Combat Engineering Corps, The Armored Corps can protect itself with solid steel. But no steel in the world today can withstand anti-tank missiles. The “Merkava” tank has the capability to defend itself today, and we have proof of that.
Where the treads of the tank stop, there will be the border of the State of Israel. The tanks have always been the first to charge ahead – and will continue to do so.
Avigdor Kahalani. Photo credit: personal album
IDF commanders are the ones moving at the forefront of their force, which serves as a strength multiplier. I have no doubt that tanks will be hit – and it is our job to protect the fighters inside them.
In our country, the primary thought before combat is the safety of our people.
I believe that our tanks can perform their tasks very well, they are up to the job.
We trained our fighters to be professionals. The fighting spirit, another weapon in the hands of the warriors, will help those who lead the troops.
I have the feeling that the shocking images we saw in Israel following Hamas’ attack will help our combatants fight with all of their might.
Brigadier General (res.) Avigdor Kahalani, served as a senior commander in the IDF Armored Corps and as Israel’s minister of internal security
