Battalion 52
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Battalion 52, translated into English and compared across sources. 41 recent stories.
Israeli Tank in South Lebanon Hit by Explosive Drone Killing Four Soldiers
An Israeli tank in southern Lebanon was struck by an explosive drone, killing four soldiers including a battalion commander, according to an initial IDF investigation.
Hezbollah militant killed after grenade attack in southern Lebanon, four Givati troops wounded
Four Givati soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah operative threw a grenade at Israeli forces in Beit Yahoun. The troops shot and killed him, and the IDF lat…
Chief of Staff Tells New Officers: 'This Is a Time for Action'
Eyal Zamir addressed new combat officers at Bahad 1 on Thursday, saying the IDF faces major challenges and that the next generation must lead with responsibility. He invoked falle…
New Battalion Commander Honors Fallen Officer and Bolsters Troops Before Funeral
The IDF published the radio remarks of Brigade 401’s deputy commander, who replaced Battalion 52 commander Dor Ben Shimon after he was killed in Lebanon. Speaking as the funeral b…
Widow of fallen tank commander mourns his crew in emotional Facebook post
Ariel, the widow of Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimchon, posted a moving tribute to the tank crew killed with him in the tank disaster. She thanked the soldiers for protecting her h…
IDF vehicle rollover in southern Lebanon kills reserve driver, injures one soldier
Reserve Staff Sgt. Basel Sued, 32, from Peki'in, was killed when an IDF vehicle overturned during an operational mission in southern Lebanon late Wednesday night. Another soldier…
Last Words of Battalion Commander Dor Ben Shimon Revealed in IDF Footage
The IDF released footage of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon speaking to his soldiers just before entering Lebanon. He was killed last week in southern Lebanon, along with three other troo…
Within hours of returning home, Lt. Col. N. was sent to replace a fallen commander in Lebanon
Lt. Col. N. was urgently summoned to replace the fallen commander of Battalion 52 after a deadly tank blast in southern Lebanon. He arrived before dawn, helped secure the area, re…
Defense contractor killed in operational accident in northern Gaza
A defense ministry contractor was killed in northern Gaza when a mosque minaret collapsed onto his engineering vehicle during terrain-flattening work. The report also lists funera…
IDF appoints new commander for Battalion 52 after deadly Lebanon battle
The IDF named Lt. Col. G as the new commander of Battalion 52 after Lt. Col. Dor Gdalia Ben Shimon was killed in southern Lebanon. Ben Shimon died when a tank was hit during comba…
IDF appoints Lt. Col. G. to command Battalion 52 after tank disaster in Lebanon
The IDF has appointed Lt. Col. G. to command Battalion 52 after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimchon was killed in the tank disaster in Lebanon. The new commander is expected to assume the r…
Father of slain IDF tank commander asks visitors to comfort his young daughter too
Haim Havshush said his young daughter Nesia is grieving the death of her brother, Sgt. Maj. Noa Havshush, who was killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon. He asked visitors…
Hundreds Attend Funeral of Sgt. Noa Havshush at Mount Herzl
Hundreds attended the funeral of Sgt. Noa Havshush, 20, at Mount Herzl after he was killed in combat in southern Lebanon with his tank crew. His parents and sister delivered emoti…
Five Military Funerals in One Day Mark a Weekend of Loss in Southern Lebanon
Five Israeli soldiers were buried on Sunday in a single day of funerals after being killed in clashes and attacks in southern Lebanon. The dead included three soldiers killed in t…
IDF Releases Final Battle Speech of 52nd Battalion Commander Killed in Tank Disaster
The IDF published a recording of Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimhon, the commander of Battalion 52, who was killed in the tank disaster before his unit entered Lebanon. The article…
Hundreds Farewell Tank Soldier Liav Kababia, Killed in Southern Lebanon
Hundreds attended the funeral of Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia in Kfar Saba after he was killed in southern Lebanon. His former commander, mother and sister delivered emotional eulogies…
Sgt. Nove Havshush Laid to Rest at Mount Herzl After Fatal Tank Incident in South Lebanon
Sgt. Nove Havshush, 20, was buried Sunday at Mount Herzl after being killed in a tank incident in southern Lebanon. The IDF is investigating whether the tank was hit by an explosi…
Israeli Army Chief Says Hezbollah Is in Severe Trouble During South Lebanon Visit
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in southern Lebanon that the army will keep fighting to protect northern Israel and is ready to resume combat if the fragile ceasefire collapses…
Haredi Posters, Political Fury, and a Wartime Debate Over Israeli Unity
A current affairs program linked Israel’s internal divisions to wartime casualties, a fierce rabbinic outburst, and the enduring memory of the Altalena affair. It also reported th…
Giv'at Binyamin Residents Escort Fallen Soldier Noh Havshush to His Funeral
Residents of Giv'at Binyamin-Adam escorted the family of Staff Sgt. Noh Havshush to his funeral on Sunday. Havshush was killed Thursday night in the tank disaster in Lebanon and w…
Former Tank Tester Warns Women Tank Crews Could Suffer Serious Health Harm
Former tank examiner Shimon Shterk says women serving in tank units face overlooked health risks from heavy lifting and repeated ammunition handling. In a Channel 7 interview, he…
After Deadly Lebanon Incident, Battalion Deputy Commander Sends Emotional Letter to Soldiers
After Battalion 52 lost its commander and three soldiers in a drone strike in Lebanon, the deputy commander wrote an emotional letter to the unit. He said the fallen were recovere…
Friend Pays Tribute to Fallen IDF Battalion Commander After Deadly South Lebanon Battle
Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimon, commander of Battalion 52, was killed last weekend in southern Lebanon at age 32 when a suspicious object hit his tank. His childhood friend Paz B…
Israel-Lebanon Talks to Focus on Phased IDF Withdrawal, New Battle Deaths Announced
Israel and Lebanon are preparing a Tuesday-to-Thursday round of negotiations on a phased IDF withdrawal, pilot zones, and Lebanese Army deployment. Separately, the IDF announced m…
IDF Says Hezbollah Is Hunting Senior Commanders in Night Operations in Southern Lebanon
Israeli military officials say Hezbollah is stepping up night operations in southern Lebanon to locate senior IDF commanders and has rebuilt an intelligence network along the bord…
Journal Entries Reveal Fallen Tank Commander’s Sense of Mission and Service
After Staff Sergeant Nove Habsosh was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, his family found diaries revealing his strong sense of mission and devotion to military service. He wro…
IDF Names Fourth Soldier Killed in Tank Incident in Southern Lebanon
The IDF has named Sgt. Nove Havshush, 20, as the fourth soldier killed in a tank incident in southern Lebanon. In a separate fighting event nearby, Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, 21, was…
Initial Probe Says Explosive Drone Penetrated Tank After Anti-Tank Missile Strike, Killing Four Soldiers
An initial IDF probe says Hezbollah used anti-tank missiles and an explosive drone that entered a tank and detonated inside, killing four soldiers. The tank has not yet been recov…
Hezbollah Fires Dozens of Rockets at IDF in South Lebanon, Two Soldiers Killed
Hezbollah launched more than 50 rockets and drones at IDF forces in southern Lebanon overnight Saturday, prompting Israeli strikes on dozens of Hezbollah targets. The IDF said two…
IDF Says Drone Strike Killed Soldier, Injured 13 in Southern Lebanon
Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari was killed and 13 soldiers were wounded by an explosive drone in Kfar Tebnit, southern Lebanon. The IDF said the strike came during operations to seize a ma…
IDF Official Says Tank Disaster That Killed 52nd Battalion Commander Was Caused by External Hit
A senior IDF officer said the tank incident that killed Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, commander of Battalion 52, was caused by an external strike. He said the hit was likely from a dro…
Lt. Col. N. to Temporarily Command Battalion 52 After Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon’s Death in Lebanon
Lt. Col. N. will temporarily command Battalion 52 after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon was killed in Lebanon yesterday. He currently serves as deputy commander of Brigade 401.
Wife Says Final Goodbye to IDF Battalion Commander Killed in Southern Lebanon
Ariel Biton Ben Shimhon, the wife of Lt. Col. Dor Gedalya Ben Shimhon, mourned him in a Saturday post after he was killed in southern Lebanon. She described their seven-year marri…
Battalion 52 Took Part in Destroying Hezbollah Underground Infrastructure in Beaufort Area
Battalion 52, led by Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimchon, who was killed overnight, assisted in destroying Hezbollah underground infrastructure in the Beaufort area. The operation targeted…
A Northern Command general bids farewell to Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimchon after Lebanon fighting death
Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin eulogized Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimchon at his burial in Kibbutz Beit Hashita after Ben Shimchon was killed in southern Lebanon. The IDF has not yet determined wh…
Israel’s 401st Armored Brigade Keeps Fighting Despite Repeated Command Casualties
The IDF’s 401st Armored Brigade has suffered repeated command losses throughout the war. Its latest casualty was Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, killed in southern Lebanon after Hezbolla…
U.S. Tells Iran Israel Will Not Escalate Strikes in Lebanon
CNN reported that the Trump administration told Iran Israel will not escalate its strikes in Lebanon. The IDF also announced that Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimchon was killed over…
Netanyahu says Israel will remain in southern Lebanon buffer zone as needed
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will stay in the southern Lebanon buffer zone as long as needed to protect northern communities. His comments came after a Hezbollah attack killed L…
Father of fallen soldier says his son died so Israelis can live safely
Nove Habsush from Adam was killed overnight Friday in southern Lebanon, one of four Israeli fighters killed in the incident. His father, Haim, posted a tribute saying his son died…
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure in Lebanon's Bekaa After Repeated Ceasefire Violations
The IDF struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa region after repeated ceasefire violations. The move followed a series of deadly attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon…
IDF Colonel Natanel Lasri Dies at 40 After Cancer Battle
IDF Lt. Col. Natanel “Nati” Lasri died at age 40 after a prolonged cancer battle. He served in several senior command roles, most recently as head of planning in the Ground Forces.