Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman arrived at the Herodion post with the commander of the Central Command, Major General Nadav Padan, and met with the Armored Corps' Armored Battalion to thank the IDF soldiers responsible for the security of the Bethlehem area, which includes Nokdim where he lives.
The defense minister said in a meeting with the soldiers: "A sweet and happy year for all IDF soldiers and for the entire security establishment. I came today to say thank you personally to the Herodium Company, whose soldiers accompany me and many others, every day, and I am aware of the tasks they have done in addition to their ongoing work.
The fact that all the people of Israel will be able to sit around the tables today and celebrate quietly and confidently a good year is mainly thanks to IDF soldiers who will continue to guard us and protect us all.
In Judea and Samaria, even in recent days, almost every day we arrest suspects and prevented terrorist attacks 24/7, all thanks to the intensive work of our soldiers, which enables us to truly exist, to rejoice and develop. Thank you all, Happy New Year. "