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Yaakov 'Yaki' Hetz, Six-Day War Hero and Defense Innovator, Dies at 80
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Yaakov “Yaki” Hetz, a hero of the Six-Day War's Battle of Ammunition Hill and a key figure in defense innovation, died Tuesday at 80. He received the Medal of Courage for his battlefield actions and later contributed to advanced weapons systems at Rafael, earning the Israel Defense Prize. Hetz also dedicated himself to preserving war heritage and educating younger generations about the conflict. His legacy includes contributions to the "Maoz" drone and extensive work in remembrance and education.
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- Yaakov “Yaki” Hetz, Six-Day War hero and defense innovator, died Tuesday at 80.
- He was a hero of the Battle of Ammunition Hill and received the Medal of Courage.
- Hetz contributed to advanced weapons systems at Rafael, including the "Maoz" drone.
- He received the Israel Defense Prize in 1982 for his defense work.
- Hetz dedicated his later life to preserving war heritage and educating youth.
- He published his autobiography, "Baptism by Fire," in 2023.
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