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Yaki Hetz, Ammunition Hill Hero and Defense Innovator, Dies at 80
Yaki Hetz, a hero of the Ammunition Hill battle and an Israel Security Prize laureate, has died at 80. He was a defense innovator, instrumental in developing advanced combat systems and the 'Maoz' attack drone.
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- 01Yaki Hetz, Ammunition Hill battle hero, died at 80.
- 02He received the Medal of Valor and Israel Security Prize.
- 03Hetz was a pioneer in defense development and innovation.
- 04He helped develop advanced combat systems at Rafael.
- 05He conceived the idea for the 'Maoz' attack drone.
- 06Hetz lit a torch at the 2017 Independence Day ceremony.
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