IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash, Video of Training Released

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 4 hours ago

What happened

Captain David Hazut, a Golani Brigade platoon commander, was killed during a nighttime operation in southern Lebanon after militants opened fire. The IDF retaliated with airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, and the search for the attacker continues.

• 01Captain David Hazut was killed during a nighttime operation in southern Lebanon.
• 02The attack occurred in Deir Sirian, within the Israeli security zone near the border.
• 03A militant opened fire at close range, killing Hazut and lightly wounding another soldier.
• 04The militant escaped, prompting ongoing IDF pursuit and operations in the area.
• 05The IDF conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in response to the attack.
• 06A video of Hazut with his soldiers at the end of training was released after his death.

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Full coverage · 12 outlets

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew19 minutes ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash, Video of Training Released

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Golani Commander Captain David Hazut Falls in Battle, Leaves Moving Final Message to Family

Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago

Golani Brigade Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Golani Brigade Platoon Commander Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon at Age 21

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon

WallaCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazutt Killed in South Lebanon Clash

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Golani Brigade Lieutenant Colonel David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Combat

Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash; Attacker Escapes

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