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All-Female IDF Tank Crew Makes History During October 7 Battles at Israel

A platoon of tanks crewed by young female soldiers killed more than 50 Hamas jihadis while playing a central role in the recapture of several Israeli kibbutz communities along the Gaza border on October 7.

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A soldier who just arrived from Gaza stands on top of a tank at an army staging area at southern Israel. AP/Victor R. Caivano
THEODORE LAPKIN
THEODORE LAPKIN

The largest mass murder of Jews since 1945. The largest number of hostages taken in Israeli history. The largest-scale terrorist attack since 9/11. The Hamas terrorist attack against southern Israel on October 7 shattered many records in the worst possible ways.

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THEODORE LAPKIN
THEODORE LAPKIN

Mr. Lapkin has written for many publications, including the Spectator, Los Angeles Times, and the Sydney Morning Herald, as well as speeches for members of the United States Congress and Australian cabinet ministers. He saw active service as a combat intelligence officer in Israel's Golani Infantry Brigade, fighting with the brigade's elite recon company during the battle for the Beaufort Castle. He runs his own consulting firm that advises clients on strategic communications, reputation management and government relations.

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