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IDF Veteran Who Flew Cessna From Beirut Dies at 93
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Yishai Zimmerman, a decorated Israeli soldier and veteran of the elite Unit 101, died at age 93. In 1982, he famously flew a Cessna from Beirut to Israel, prompting an F-16 interception. He was decorated for bravery in the 1956 Sinai campaign and wounded in later wars, continuing reserve duty until his eighties. Zimmerman was known for his courage and adventurous spirit.
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- Yishai Zimmerman, decorated IDF veteran and Unit 101 member, died at 93.
- In 1982, Zimmerman flew a Cessna from Beirut to Israel, intercepted by F-16s.
- He received Israel's Medal of Courage for capturing an Egyptian compound alone.
- Zimmerman was wounded in the 1967 and 1973 wars.
- He served in reserves, transporting tanks, until over age 80.
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