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IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah

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IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

What happened

Captain David Hazut of the Golani Brigade was killed in a firefight with Hezbollah militants in South Lebanon. The 21-year-old from Ashkelon was hit during a pre-dawn clash and died at the scene. His funeral will be held Sunday in Ashkelon.

  • 01Captain David Hazut was killed in a firefight with Hezbollah in South Lebanon early Sunday morning.
  • 02Hazut was a 21-year-old company commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.
  • 03The incident occurred near Deir Sirian around 2 a.m., with another soldier lightly wounded.
  • 04Hazut was known as "David the King" and chose combat service despite family tragedy.
  • 05Ashkelon's mayor expressed condolences and pledged support to Hazut's family.
  • 06His funeral is set for Sunday at 5 p.m. in Ashkelon's Givat Zion Cemetery.

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Full coverage · 12 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · Hebrew25 minutes ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew50 minutes ago
Golani Brigade Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Golani Brigade Platoon Commander Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
IDF Soldier Slightly Injured in Incident Involving Fallen Captain David Hazut
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon at Age 21
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Clash with Hezbollah in South Lebanon
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazutt Killed in South Lebanon Clash
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Golani Brigade Lieutenant Colonel David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Combat
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Golani Commander Killed in Clash in South Lebanon Amid New Security Tensions
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Captain David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash; Attacker Escapes

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