Father's Heartbreaking Farewell to Soldier Killed in Terror Attack
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The father of Sergeant First Class Ron Yonatan Reitman, killed in a terror attack at Etzion Junction, posted a moving farewell, stating his son prevented a larger attack. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praised the soldiers' actions and vowed to pursue those responsible, while assuring the IDF's high readiness. Reitman's funeral will be held in Ashkelon on Sunday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Father mourns Sergeant First Class Ron Yonatan Reitman, killed preventing a terror attack.
- Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam also fell while thwarting the attack at Etzion Junction.
- Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vowed to pursue terrorists and ensure Israeli security.
- IDF is on high alert across all fronts, according to Zamir.
- Sergeant Reitman's funeral is scheduled for Sunday in Ashkelon.
The father of Sergeant First Class Ron Yonatan Reitman, who was killed in a terror attack at the Etzion Junction, posted a poignant farewell to his son. "I miss you, my son. And I am proud of you," he wrote, adding, "You are always with me. My heart...". Ron fell alongside Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, with the IDF stating their actions prevented a more severe attack. The father described his son as "a star, a real man. The best of the best, like all my children."
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, emphasizing that their actions protected Israeli civilians and thwarted a larger attack. He stated that an initial investigation indicates the soldiers' engagement with the terrorist cell prevented a significant attack against Israeli civilians. Zamir vowed that the IDF would pursue all those involved in the attack.
Zamir also addressed the broader security situation, assuring that the IDF is on high alert across all fronts. He reiterated the military's primary mission to thwart terrorism and ensure the security and stability of Israeli citizens, promising proactive operations and a calm demeanor in the face of potential enemy influence, especially entering a sensitive week.
Sergeant First Class Reitman's funeral is scheduled for Sunday in Ashkelon. The Ashkelon Municipality announced that, in cooperation with the city's Youth Council, they will escort the soldier with Israeli flags lining the road to the cemetery.
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