Thousands Attend Funeral of Captain David Hazut, Celebrated as National Hero

Approximately two thousand people are currently attending the funeral of Captain David Hazut at the Ashkelon cemetery. Moran Feiertag, David's aunt, spoke about him during a live broadcast on Kan News Radio, describing him as "our hero who is now the hero of all Israel." She recalled David as a blond boy with a captivating smile, embodying values of respect, generosity, and compassion, always ensuring no one lacked anything.

David lost his father at age 16 and was an only child to his mother. Despite being eligible to forgo combat service, he chose to serve in a combat role to defend Israel. Moran shared that his mother opposed his enlistment in combat units, but David was determined. He excelled in pre-military preparation and specifically aimed to join the Golani Brigade. After completing a squad leader course, he pursued and completed officer training.

David's aunt also mentioned that he recently spoke about the difficulties he faced during his service in Lebanon but never complained. He loved his role and was driven by a strong purpose to protect the country he deeply cherished. He often reassured his family by saying, "I am protecting you," and she believes his role has now become even greater.