Residents honor IDF’s heroic operation removing a brutal terrorist, strengthening Israel’s hold over Judea and Samaria.
This weekend, the community of Kedumim united in a powerful, emotional gathering as residents joined the Perry family to celebrate the IDF’s successful elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry, a beloved member of the community.
Kedumim Council Head Ozel Vatik attended the gathering and revealed that he had spoken earlier with Defense Minister Israel Katz, who personally conveyed his unwavering commitment to bringing Gideon’s murderer to justice. “The minister asked me to tell the family that he has not forgotten Gideon,” Vatik said. “He emphasized that eliminating the terrorist was a priority in every security assessment in Judea and Samaria.”
Vatik praised the recent series of IDF and Shin Bet operations, stressing their strategic and moral importance:
“What we are seeing now is nothing short of extraordinary. The capabilities being revealed are almost beyond imagination.”
He further highlighted that the improving security situation across Judea and Samaria stems from relentless IDF vigilance and the Shin Bet’s unmatched intelligence work. He credited Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, Brig. Gen. Kobi Heller, the regional brigade commanders, the Shin Bet, and all security bodies operating day and night to protect Israeli lives.
The event itself was filled with warmth, unity, and deep gratitude. Residents brought cakes, donuts, pastries, and embraced the Perry family with love, support, and shared pride in the IDF’s continued success in defending Israel from terrorism.
It was not merely a celebration —
It was a powerful statement of resilience, justice, and the unbreakable Israeli spirit.
