Deputy 401 Brigade Commander Takes Over 52nd Battalion After Fatal Lebanon Incident

By אמיר בוחבוט

What happened

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 acting commander addressed troops by radio as Ben Shimon’s military career and family background were detailed.

• 01Lt. Col. N. replaced Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon as acting commander of Battalion 52.
• 02Ben Shimon was killed with three soldiers in a tank incident in Lebanon.
• 03N. told troops, "This is a difficult time," during the handover.
• 04Ben Shimon was married, had two daughters, and came from a military family.
• 05He returned to command in April after staff college and was appointed to Battalion 52.

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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026

Deputy 401 Brigade Commander Takes Over 52nd Battalion After Fatal Lebanon Incident

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026

Within hours of returning home, Lt. Col. N. was sent to replace a fallen commander in Lebanon

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