Malkiel was struck by the realization that the day was nearing its end, and he had yet to perform the Mincha, the afternoon prayer. With a quick assessment of the direction towards Jerusalem, he stood, turning away from his comrades who lay resting behind him.

As he commenced his prayer, his attention was abruptly captured by the sight of an RPG’s tip protruding from an unremarked tunnel. Reacting swiftly, Malkiel fired towards the threat, promptly alerting his comrades. Together, they neutralized the danger. His fellow soldiers surrounded him, expressing their profound gratitude for his life-saving action.

Moved by the incident, the entire battalion, each and every soldier, pledged to join Malkiel in the afternoon prayer the following day. They recognized the Mincha prayer as a providential act that had shielded them. Together, they echoed the sentiment, “For your miracles that are with us every day, and for your wonders and good deeds that accompany us at all times,” acknowledging the everyday miracles and constant blessings.