Israeli Border Police Commando Dies in Haifa Beach Incident
The Israeli Police and Border Police (MAGAV) have announced the death of Senior Sergeant Itai Parson, a 23-year-old Yamam commando from Haifa. Parson went swimming at "Studentim" beach in Haifa on Thursday afternoon, and contact was lost that evening. His body was discovered after a three-day search.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. According to police, Parson enlisted in January 2023, initially training as a pilot before transferring to the Border Police in August 2023. He later completed specialized training for "Mista'arvim" units, which are undercover counter-terrorism units, and was assigned to the observation and drone unit of the elite Yamam counter-terrorism national police unit.
Parson extended his service in the Yamam unit in December 2025. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and a girlfriend. His family has been notified of his death.
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