during the "blue and brown" operation (8–9 december 1988) - the raid on the headquarters of the popular front for liberating palestine of ahmad gibril, in nuema village, about 10 km south of beirut, goren, as the chief of staff of the iaf, commanded the heroic rescue of four golani soldiers, which were detached from the main force and missed their evacuation. the four soldiers were left until the next morning in the midst of the enemy stronghold, from where they were rescued in a dramatic operation, which consisted of isolating the battle area by fighter aircraft, and executing the rescue mission by two cobra attack helicopters. the helicopters tried thrice to penetrate into the enemy stronghold, but were forced to withdraw due to heavy fire, which hit the leading helicopter. only in their fourth attempt they succeeded to land, loaded the four soldiers on the side shelves and landing skis, and brought them safely to an israeli navy missile boat.