Three female soldiers from Israel's Border Protection Corps have spoken publicly about a near-death experience in the Gaza Strip that changed their lives. In interviews aired one year after the incident, Maj. Nurit Rokach, Linor, and Stav described how their unarmored jeep came under fire from 11 terrorists while traveling near Beit Hanun in April 2025 without a convoy.

A rocket-propelled grenade struck their vehicle, which later overturned as gunfire continued. Stav, the driver, said it was the scariest moment of her life, recalling that they kept shooting at us while I kept driving. Rokach and Linor were both severely wounded and lost limbs, leaving them unable to assist each other as the attack continued from a distance.

Despite realizing she was alone against multiple attackers, Stav managed to apply a tourniquet to Linor and call for help. During the rescue operation, a tracker was killed and two others were seriously wounded before the three soldiers were evacuated by helicopter.

The women also described the long and painful rehabilitation process, saying they had to relearn basic movements and adjust to life after losing limbs. Stav expressed anger at senior military officials for allowing them to operate in such a dangerous area without sufficient support, while Rokach reflected on having previously survived earlier attacks and feeling that further violence was inevitable.