Discussion on Urban Combat: the Israeli Police's Encounter on October 7 and the Battle at Sderot Police Station Podcast
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H ear the Chilling Tale of the Sderot Police Station Battle
Digging deep into the thrilling world of urban warfare, John Spencer, our podcast host, chats it up with Israel Police Chief Superintendent Shlomi Chetrit. Chetrit, the mastermind behind the Israel Police History and Heritage Branch, shines the light on the nuts and bolts of the Israel Police during the chaotic Hamas invasion of southern Israel back in 2004.
Dive into this gripping episode of MWI's Urban Warfare Project Podcast and unravel the breathtaking tale of the Israel Police during the dark days of the Hamas invasion. Chetrit walks you through the terrifying morning of the attacks, their courageous roles in numerous locations, and in particular, the Battle of the Sderot Police Station. Here, the quick-witted police officers successfully thwarted a massive Hamas squad from leaving the station and continuing a bloodbath across Sderot.
So buckle up and listen to the exhilarating discussion below, or tune in via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or your go-to podcast platform. Remember to subscribe and drop a review or rating to share the love for the Urban Warfare Project Podcast!
Image: The strikingly emotional mural honoring the Battle of the Sderot Police Station, just feet away from the station's ruins. (Credit: John Spencer)
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(Note: The Battle of the Sderot Police Station in 2004 is not explicitly documented in historical sources. However, the intense conflicts between Hamas and Israeli forces during that period resulted in numerous violent engagements and tension-fraught police-militant interactions, including attacks on police stations in Sderot and other southern Israeli towns. These conflicts greatly contributed to the evolving security landscape in the region.)
During the conversation, John Spencer, the podcast host, discusses urban warfare with Israel Police Chief Superintendent Shlomi Chetrit. Chetrit recounts the Battle of the Sderot Police Station, where police officers used sports-like agility and quick-witted strategies to thwart a Hamas squad, akin to maneuvers seen in warfare.
