Friend Pays Tribute to Fallen IDF Battalion Commander After Deadly South Lebanon Battle

By נעמי רחליס

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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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

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