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Father of Slain IDF Officer Demands Accountability for 'Mistake'
The father of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus, who died 11 days ago in a Hummer rollover accident in southern Lebanon, is demanding answers from the army. Beni Tsapalamus stated that his son's vehicle was traveling without an escort, contrary to regulations, to drop off a soldier on leave.
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What happened
- 01IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus died in a Hummer rollover in southern Lebanon 11 days ago.
- 02His father, Beni Tsapalamus, claims the vehicle was traveling without an escort, violating regulations.
- 03The accident occurred while transporting a soldier on leave, not during an operational mission.
- 04Three other soldiers sustained minor injuries in the crash.
- 05The father is demanding a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.
- 06The IDF confirmed the incident is under investigation and pledged support to the family.
He expressed frustration with the lack of explanation from the IDF, emphasizing that his son was a responsible officer. The IDF stated it shares the family's grief, is supporting them, and is investigating the incident, promising to share the findings.
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