Retired General Noam Tibon Recounts October 7th Rescue Mission and Calls for Hostage Deal

The October 7th Attack and Personal Mission

• 🎯 On October 7th, retired IDF General Noam Tibon received a call from his son, Amir, reporting terrorists outside his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
• ⚡ Tibon, despite the immense fear, felt a mission to use all his experience and values to save his family.
• 🛡️ He and his wife left their home with only a pistol, encountering and rescuing a couple who had escaped the Nova festival.
• ⚔️ To navigate the occupied southern area, Tibon had to bypass checkpoints, take an M16 from a fallen soldier, and engage in combat.

The Rescue of His Son

• 📍 After a nearly 10-hour journey, Tibon arrived at his son's house and knocked on the safe room shelter window.
• 🗣️ He announced, "I am the Abba, Amir, it's dead," and heard his granddaughter Galia exclaim, "Grandpa came. Grandpa here."
• ❤️ This moment of reuniting with his family was described as the most important minute of his lifetime.

Documentary and Broader Impact

• 🎬 Tibon's harrowing experience on October 7th is now featured in the new documentary, "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue."
• 🎗️ He emphasizes the critical importance of bringing hostages home, stating that Israel does not leave anyone behind.

Call for Hostage Deal and Political Involvement

• 🇺🇸 Tibon views President Trump's plan to end the war and secure the release of hostages as the most important issue for Israel today.
• ⚠️ He urges President Trump to pay attention to details and prevent sabotage of the deal, citing Hamas and the Netanyahu government as potential obstacles.
• 🤝 He believes the deal is good for Israel and is supported by most Israelis, highlighting the need to end the prolonged war and guerrilla warfare.