After two months of intense operational activity along Israel’s northern border, the chareidi soldiers of the Netzach Yehuda Battalion paused for a moment of spiritual elevation—celebrating Lag BaOmer with a heartfelt hilula in honor of R’ Shimon Bar Yochai, just steps away from the Gaza border.

The battalion, which had recently completed a significant deployment along the Lebanon front, was transferred this week to the southern sector in preparation for its expected participation in the IDF’s ground maneuver operations in Gaza.

During its mission in the north, Netzach Yehuda achieved notable success, uncovering and seizing various weapons intended for use by terrorist cells. In daring cross-border operations deep into Lebanese territory, the soldiers demonstrated initiative, determination, and advanced combat capabilities—working in close coordination with other IDF units in the division.

As they transitioned between two demanding combat arenas, the battalion took time to mark Lag BaOmer with a spiritually uplifting event organized by the Netzach Yehuda Foundation. The hilula featured a festive siyum masechta, a seudas mitzvah, spirited singing and dancing, and the distribution of tzitzis to the soldiers—reinforcing a deep sense of mission and spiritual strength as they prepare for the challenges ahead.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)