IDF shares images of soldier reuniting with family after fighting in Gaza

Sgt. Ran Hoff is seen visiting his family after returning home from fighting in the Gaza Strip, according to the Israel Defense Forces. (IDF)

Israel Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari has shared an image Friday of a soldier reuniting with his family after returning home from fighting in the Gaza Strip.

"Sergeant Ran Hoff, a sergeant in the 890th Battalion of the Parachute Brigade went to freshen up at home after a period of fighting in the Gaza Strip," Hagari wrote in a post on X.

Hagari quoted Hoff as saying that "After a long time, the meeting with the family gave me a lot of strength. It is difficult to be far away, but justice surpasses the difficulty -- there is no more just war than this. 

"No matter how long it takes we will all give our heart and soul for the restoration of security for the citizens of the State of Israel and the return of the abducted," Hoff also said. "We the fighters appreciate all the love and support we receive from you, it strengthens and empowers us all."