A TRUE HERO IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD

Israeli woman Inbar Lieberman, 25, is hailed a hero for saving kibbutz Nir Am from invading Hamas

Twenty-five-year-old Inbar Lieberman, the security coordinator of kibbutz Nir Am, led a group of residents killing more than two dozen advancing terrorists. Lieberman killed 5 terrorists herself, while the others gunned down 20 more over four hours

 

By Aneeta Bhole  

 

Daily Mail

Oct 10, 2023

 

25-year-old Inbar Lieberman has been hailed a hero after saving kibbutz Nir Am from Hamas as infiltrating forces began to invade the border village

 

An Israeli woman has been hailed a hero after saving the community of Nir Am from Hamas as infiltrating terrorists began to invade.

Inbar Lieberman led a group of residents to kill more than two dozen advancing terrorists while defending the kibbutz (community), just a mile from the Gaza Strip.

Lieberman, who has been part of the security detail in the region since December 2022, heard explosions erupting early Saturday when Hamas launched the unprecedented and deadly attack on Israel.

She quickly realized that the sounds were different to those she heard during the usual rocket attacks on the kibbutz and rushed to open the armory and distribute guns among the 12-member security team.

The 25-year-old placed her squad of kibbutzniks in strategic positions across the settlement, set up ambushes, and turned the tables on the incoming forces.

She killed five terrorists herself, while the others claimed the lives of 20 more over a four hour period. Nir Am was turned into an impenetrable fortress, while nearby kibbutzim's suffered heavier losses. 

 

Lieberman, 25, who is the security coordinator of kibbutz Nir Am, which is located a stones throw from the Gaza Strip lead a group of residents to kill more than two dozen advancing terrorists

 

'It was amazing, my husband was part of the standby unit that worked to prevent more casualties,' Ilit Paz told Israel Hayom.

'They heard the shots and made contact on their own with other members of the standby unit and with Inbal — and they understood that they were told to be on standby.

'But Inbal made a decision not to wait and be jumped operationally. In fact, the fact that they did it early prevented dozens of casualties.'

The Maariv Daily reported that a social media post also lauded the heroism of Lieberman saying she deserves the Israel Prize.

'When it's all over, this woman will receive the Israel Prize,' it read.

'The story of her heroism is a story that will go down in Israeli lore for generations.

'Inbal is the reason there is one kibbutz in the entire surrounding area that remains unharmed — Nir Am.'

Nir Am is among the few communities that Hamas terrorists attempted to enter but were repelled. 

In Ein Habsor, a moshav that is also near the Gaza Strip, a handful of local defenders staved off a larger number of armed terrorists, one resident of the moshav, Noam Gotliv, told the Times of Israel.

'What happened to us was part alertness, part miracle,' Gotliv said, regarding the events at Ein Habsor.

Israel on Tuesday announced the completion of an enhanced security barrier around the Gaza Strip designed to prevent militants from sneaking into the country.

The 40-mile barrier includes radar systems, maritime sensors and a network of underground sensors to detect militant tunnels. 

 

The 25-year-old killed five terrorists herself, while the others claimed the lives of 20 more over a four hour period

Nir Am is among the few communities that Hamas terrorists attempted to enter but were repelled. Lieberman is seen smiling in a post to her Facebook (pictured second from left)

 

Existing fencing was replaced with a 6.5-yard high 'smart fence' with sensors and cameras.

Israel has fought four wars with Hamas since the Islamic militant group seized power in Gaza nearly 15 years ago, most recently in May.