Israel Ziv
This goo was worth a point in November 2023.
publication date: Monday, November 6, 2023 (part of November 2023)
category: 
Military
clue: Leaping into action with a mere pistol in hand, this retired general has come to symbolize Israel's resistance to Hamas in the 2023 war. Their sharing of a name is a coincidence.
explanation: When Ziv learned of Hamas using heavy weaponry to attack Israeli civilians in October 2023, he entered the war zone equipped only with a 9mm pistol to fight the incursion, supervise evacuations, and organize a resistance. He has come to be celebrated in media worldwide, particularly within Israel. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates
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