As part of the operational response to recent attacks along the northern border, a new regional division was established on the Syria - Lebanon border.
Perez was originally from South Africa but moved to Israel in 2014 with the rest of his family.
Soldiers eliminated terrorists both on the ground and via drone in latest operation.
Rafah is the last remaining large area for the IDF to conduct operations in.
Just a year prior, his son Gary was born.
Friday's announcement came after a directive on Thursday to admit and treat residents from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon injured in the conflict in Israeli hospitals.
Depth, speed, and decisiveness. When it comes to Lebanon, Israel no longer seems to have any of that.
The vital link between health considerations and the well-being of captives and soldiers
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews have enlisted in the IDF since the start of the war, although the majority remain opposed to military service.
After the IDF found footage relating to Hamas military chief Muhammad Deif, the most important question remains: Where is Deif now?
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