Elite Border Police Fighter Found Dead on Haifa Beach
Police and the Border Guard announced with deep sorrow the death of Master Sergeant First Class Itai Parson, a 23-year-old fighter in the elite counter-terrorism unit (YAMAM) and a resident of Haifa. Parson had gone to Students Beach in Haifa on Thursday afternoon, and contact was lost that evening. Search efforts were launched, and his body was discovered on Saturday. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation.
Parson, the son of a district court judge, joined the Border Guard in August 2023 after an initial stint in a pilot's course. He completed advanced training as a combatant and then specialized in a course for undercover operatives, after which he was assigned to the observation and drones team within the YAMAM, the Border Guard's national counter-terrorism unit. He enlisted for permanent service in the unit in December 2025.
He is survived by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and his partner. His family has been notified, and the police and Border Guard expressed their condolences, pledging continued support.
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