Halamed Hey - The Mountain Platoon
On the night of the 14.1.48, a large army force under the command of Abdul Kader El-Husaini, attacked Gush-Ezion for the first time; they encountered a Palmach Platoon commanded by Aryeh Teper (Amit), and suffered heavy losses. 35 Mountain Platoon fighters that were sent to reinforce the under attack settlements, never reached their destination, and their bodies were discovered a few kilometers from Kfar Ezion.
On the night of the 14.1.48, a large army force under the command of Abdul Kader El-Husaini, attacked Gush-Ezion for the first time, encountered a Palmach Platoon commanded by Aryeh Teper (Amit), suffered heavy losses and retreated. As a result of information received by 'Shai' (The Intelligence Service of the Hagana) concerning a further attack, Gush-Ezion commander, Uzi Narkis, demanded a reinforcement of men, ammunition and first aid supplies.
Jerusalem H.Q. responded by sending a reinforcement of 40 Palmach reserve and Jerusalem 'Hish' members.
Jerusalem H.Q. responded by sending a reinforcement of 40 Palmach reserve and Jerusalem 'Hish' members.