The IDF said Monday morning that Master Sgt. (res.) Basel Suwid, 32, of Peki'in, was killed in a military fuel truck rollover during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Suwid served as a driver in Battalion 75 of the “Sa'ar from the Golan” formation, part of the 7th Brigade.
According to initial details, the vehicle overturned around 10:50 p.m. on Sunday in the Rab a-Thalathin area of southern Lebanon. One other IDF soldier was wounded moderately in the same accident and was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. His family was also notified.
The Peki'in local council issued a condolence message describing Suwid as a resident of the town, a reserve soldier, and a man of good character and reputation. The council said his funeral would leave today at 5:00 p.m.