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IDF Honors First Druze Tank Crewman Killed in Yom Kippur War
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By Ofer Aderet
First reported by Haaretz · 15 hours ago
What happened
The IDF is commemorating Sergeant Major Naim Al-Atrash, the first Druze soldier in the Armored Corps, who was killed in the Yom Kippur War in 1973. His story highlights the sacrifices of soldiers from all communities during the conflict.
- 01IDF honors Naim Al-Atrash, first Druze soldier in Armored Corps.
- 02Al-Atrash fell in combat during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
- 03He served as a tank commander on the Syrian front.
- 04His death occurred during heavy fighting in the Golan Heights.
- 05The commemoration marks the 50th anniversary of the war.
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