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Friend Pays Tribute to Fallen IDF Battalion Commander After Deadly South Lebanon Battle
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
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 Baram posted a lengthy Facebook tribute praising his character, military service, and devotion to others.
- 01Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimon was killed in southern Lebanon at age 32.
- 02The IDF said a “suspicious target” hit his Battalion 52 tank around 12:20 a.m.
- 03Childhood friend Paz Baram described him as the best person and most selfless friend.
- 04Ben Shimon took command of Battalion 52 in April after his predecessor was badly wounded.
- 05He left behind a wife and two daughters.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Friend Pays Tribute to Fallen IDF Battalion Commander After Deadly South Lebanon Battle
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Widow of Fallen Battalion Commander Shares Heartbreaking Farewell on Facebook
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Wife of Fallen IDF Battalion Commander Posts Emotional Farewell
MaarivCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Widow of IDF Battalion Commander Dor Ben Shimon Posts Heartbreaking Farewell
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Widow of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon posts heartfelt farewell after his combat death
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Wife of Lt. Col. Dor Gidalia Ben Shimon Writes Emotional Farewell After His Death in South Lebanon
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Widow of Israeli tank commander killed in Lebanon shares farewell letter
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Widow of Fallen Battalion Commander Posts Emotional Farewell After Lebanon Incident
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