Israeli War Hero and Doctor Dr. Yehuda David Dies After Cancer Battle

Dr. Yehuda David, a celebrated Israeli figure known for his bravery on the battlefield and his role in exposing the truth behind the Muhammad al-Durrah incident, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged struggle with cancer. David, a hand surgeon by profession, served as the battalion doctor for the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion during the Second Lebanon War, earning a commendation for his courageous actions under fire.

He gained significant public attention for his uncompromising stance in the al-Durrah affair. Following the outbreak of the Second Intifada, footage emerged showing the boy and his father being hit by gunfire, which sparked widespread unrest and led to accusations against the IDF. Dr. David countered these claims, presenting evidence that the father's wounds were old scars he had treated years earlier, after the father had been attacked by Hamas.

Following David's revelations, the father filed a libel suit against him in France. Although David initially lost in the first court, he appealed the decision. With the support of government officials and Ayelet Shaked, an appeal was filed and funded by the state. In 2012, the French Supreme Court overturned the initial ruling, acquitting Dr. David and determining that his statements were made in good faith and based on facts.

Later in his life, Dr. David attempted to enter politics, running in the primaries for the Jewish Home party, but had to withdraw due to the worsening of his cancer. After approximately fifteen years of bravely battling the illness, he passed away.