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Senior 36th Division deputy commander wounded in Lebanon was once awarded for Gaza heroism
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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
The deputy commander of the 36th Division was moderately wounded Wednesday in southern Lebanon and was identified as a past recipient of a major-command citation for heroism in Gaza. The 2007 citation described him charging a militant at close range, absorbing a grenade blast, and continuing to fight until the attacker was killed.
- 01The 36th Division deputy commander was wounded in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
- 02He previously received a major-command citation for bravery in Gaza.
- 03The 2007 incident involved two militants near the Gaza border fence.
- 04He grabbed an attacker as a grenade exploded, saving nearby soldiers.
- 05The Lebanon blast killed reserve Master Sgt. Alexander Filin and injured several others.
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