Middle East Conflict

Jewish residents of Shimon HaTzadik on daily life, security fears, and why they refuse to leave

For eight grueling days, the soldiers of Matzah Outpost stood their ground with unparalleled bravery until they received the order to surrender. Fifty-two years later, outpost commander Shlomo Ardinst shares their unyielding resistance, the harsh captivity, and the battles that continued even after returning home.

Why they rejected protests, endured fierce backlash, and chose unity, faith, and national responsibility over public pressure