IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Accident
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
An Israeli army officer, Captain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus, 21, was killed when his Humvee overturned during an operation in southern Lebanon. Three other soldiers were lightly injured in the incident. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz offered condolences and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The IDF is investigating the accident.
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- Captain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus, 21, was killed when an IDF Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon.
- Three other IDF soldiers sustained light injuries in the operational accident.
- The incident occurred during an IDF operational activity in the Litani area.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued statements mourning the fallen officer.
- The IDF has stated that the incident is under investigation.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced the death of Captain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus, 21, from Haifa, a combat officer in the 603rd Battalion of the 7th Brigade. Captain Tzfalamus was killed when an IDF "Humvee" vehicle overturned during an operational activity by an IDF force in the Litani area of southern Lebanon. Three other IDF soldiers were lightly injured in the severe accident and were evacuated for medical treatment. Their families have been notified. The IDF stated that the incident is under investigation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized Captain Tzfalamus, saying, "We all mourn the fall of Captain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus and pray for the recovery of the three additional soldiers who were injured in the severe accident in southern Lebanon."
Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed his condolences, stating, "In this difficult hour, my heart is with the family of Captain Eliab Haim Tzfalamus, a combat officer in the 7th Brigade, who fell during operational activity in southern Lebanon." He added, "On behalf of the entire defense establishment, I share in the family's deep sorrow and strengthen his commanders and his friends. I wish a speedy and full recovery to the soldiers who were injured in the severe incident."
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