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'We are going to win big'

Soldier recounts Israeli heroism in Lebanon


By Ryan Jones
July 26, 2006

A young IDF soldier wounded during fierce fighting in southern Lebanon Wednesday recounted the tremendous courage and heroism displayed by his comrades, and said morale and a desire for absolute victory were as high as ever.

Sergeant Ram Boneh, 20, told Ynet of outstanding bravery on the part of his fellow IDF soldiers when they saw their friends coming under intense Hizb'allah fire while entering the town of Bint Jbeil during the early morning hours.

"Soldiers went in to get their friends; they didn?t think a bullet could hit them, and they gave their all for one another."

Eight Israeli soldiers ended up losing their lives, and another 22, including Boneh, were wounded as the IDF engaged the hundreds of Hizb'allah terrorists believed to be holed up in Bint Jbeil.

Despite the heavy casualties, Boneh said morale had actually increased throughout the day.

"You?d be surprised, but even after a day like today, morale was soaring. We must not be discouraged."

Sgt. Boneh, who suffered light shrapnel wounds, was clearly infected by that deep desire to take the battle to Israel's enemies and defend his homeland:

"I want to leave here and go back there. Just let me out of here so I can go back to my friends. We?re going to win big."

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