The commander of Company A in Maglan, one of the leaders of the effort to capture and destroy the ridge, in a radio message before the explosion:
“Facing us was an entrenched and prepared enemy, determined to defend its assets. The enemy was humiliated, eliminated, and is no longer here. Through courage and cunning, we defeated the enemy, above and below ground.
At this time, we remember the formation’s soldiers who fell on the way here: Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, Capt. Shahar Gamla, and Sgt. First Class Nir Ben Ari, may their memories be a blessing.
On the eve of the new year, a safer year lies ahead of us.”