Dor Ben Shimon
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Dor Ben Shimon, translated into English and compared across sources. 34 recent stories.
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…
Deputy 401 Brigade Commander Takes Over 52nd Battalion After Fatal Lebanon Incident
Lt. Col. N. took over as acting commander of the 52nd Battalion on Thursday after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon was killed in a tank incident in Lebanon with three soldiers. The new act…
IDF announces soldier killed when military vehicle overturns in southern Lebanon
The IDF said Master Sgt. (res.) Basel Swaid, 32, was killed overnight when a military vehicle overturned in Rab a-Tlatin in southern Lebanon, and another fighter was seriously inj…
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…
IDF Logs Reveal the First Hours of Gilad Shalit’s Abduction
The IDF Archives released the first official operations logs from the morning Gilad Shalit was kidnapped on June 25, 2006. The records detail the attack near Kerem Shalom, the dea…
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 Spokesman Says Israel Must Keep Taking the Initiative
IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told the JNS conference that Israel must act proactively to remove threats and cannot return to prewar realities. He also highlighted regiona…
IDF Prepares to Pull Back in South Lebanon After Pushing Deep Into Hezbollah Territory
Israeli forces in southern Lebanon are using a lull after a deadly weekend to reinforce positions and prepare for a likely withdrawal to rear defensive lines. Troops and military…
Two Army Officers, 50 Years Apart, Remembered for Courage and Sacrifice
A Hebrew column compares Lt. Col. Yonatan Netanyahu, killed in the 1976 Entebbe raid, with Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, buried Friday after dying in southern Lebanon. It portrays both…
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…
IDF chief in south Lebanon says ceasefire is fragile and Hezbollah is weakened
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in southern Lebanon that the ceasefire with Hezbollah is fragile and that the army must stay ready to resume fighting. He and Defense Minister I…
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…
Liach Kbabia laid to rest in Kfar Saba after deadly tank incident in southern Lebanon
Staff Sgt. Liach Kbabia of Hod Hasharon was buried Sunday in Kfar Saba after being killed in a tank incident in southern Lebanon. The army is investigating whether the tank was hi…
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…
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…
Israel Faces a Strategic Choice as Hezbollah Pressure Mounts in Lebanon
The article says Iran is using Hezbollah in Lebanon to pressure Israel and test U.S. influence, while Israeli forces there are operating under tight limits. It argues that the res…
Third Soldier Killed in Lebanon Tank Incident Identified as Liav Kababia
Israel has identified Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia as the third soldier killed in the tank incident in Lebanon. He was killed alongside Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon and Staff Sgt. Yoav Klei…
Hezbollah Attack Under Review After Tank Disaster in Southern Lebanon
The IDF is investigating a Hezbollah attack that killed four soldiers from Battalion 52 near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. Initial findings say anti-tank missiles and an explosive…
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 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…
IDF Tightens Control Over Key Hezbollah Complex in Southern Lebanon
The IDF says it controls the strategic Ali Taher ridge complex near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon and that dozens of Hezbollah fighters are trapped there. At the same time, Israel…
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.
Ben Gvir's Call to ‘Burn Lebanon’ Draws Global Outrage
Itamar Ben Gvir’s call for revenge after four IDF soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon has gone viral and sparked international outrage. X flagged the post, which has surpasse…
Widow of IDF Battalion Commander Dor Ben Shimon Posts Heartbreaking Farewell
Ariel, the widow of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, posted a farewell on June 20, 2026, after his death. She reflected on their marriage, his military service, and their two daughters, c…
Lebanon Fighting Delays U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Switzerland, as Qatar Funds Are Floated
Steve Witkoff is heading to Switzerland for delayed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, but fighting in Lebanon has pushed back the meeting. The discussions will also cover sanctions relief…
Israel Publishes Lebanon Security Belt Map as Fighting and Iran Talks Intersect
The IDF published a map of its Lebanon security belt, highlighting heavy fighting around Beaufort Ridge and Ali Taher Ridge near Nabatieh. The report says the area matters tactica…
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…
Israel and Hezbollah Announce Ceasefire as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Lebanon Fighting
Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire as fighting in Lebanon escalated and US-Iran talks in Geneva were postponed. The delay followed Iran’s objections, Israeli strikes in Leba…
US tells Iran Israel will not widen Lebanon strikes amid nuclear talks
CNN said the United States told Iran that Israel would not escalate its strikes in Lebanon while nuclear talks continue. The report came after Israel struck more than 80 targets i…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon rattle Iran nuclear talks, prompt Swiss meeting to be canceled
Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including a deadly tank hit that killed Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon and three other soldiers, disrupted U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. Iran has demanded guarante…
Last Letter of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon to His Troops Surfaces After His Death in Lebanon
Lt. Col. Dor Gedalya Ben Shimon was killed overnight in a serious incident in southern Lebanon. A letter he wrote about two months ago when he took command of Battalion 52 has bee…
Iran seeks guarantees on Lebanon war before talks with U.S.
Iran has delayed U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland while seeking guarantees that the war in Lebanon will end. The move came as fighting escalated, with four Israeli soldiers killed…
TV Reporter Mourns Friend Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon After Deadly South Lebanon Battle
Channel 14 reporter Avraham Hasson paid tribute to his friend Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, who was killed overnight in southern Lebanon. Ben Shimon died after a Hezbollah target struc…
IDF Notifies Family of Adam Resident Killed in Lebanon Fighting
IDF casualty officers informed the Habshush family in Adam that their son, Noa Habshush, was killed in fighting in southern Lebanon. His father asked Israelis to keep up their rou…