Commander of the 401st Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, to his soldiers in the field from the hospital: "I was taken from you by storm last week, but know that I am fine, recovering, and getting stronger."

Injury is part of the life of a combat soldier fighting for the security of the country.” “I know you continue to fight with strength and that you have gone through difficult days with casualties in Battalion 601 and Battalion 9 – I strengthen you, embrace you, and am with you in spirit, and know that I am already waiting to rejoin you on the battlefield.”