Security · Full coverage

Israeli Haruv Commando Survives Being Buried Under Gaza Rubble for 15 Minutes

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israeli Haruv Commando Survives Being Buried Under Gaza Rubble for 15 Minutes
100% center
Center 2

First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago

What happened

An Israeli Haruv commando was buried under rubble in Gaza for 15 minutes, suffering severe chest injuries. His comrades rescued him by digging with bare hands, and advanced robotic surgery at Hadassah Medical Center saved his life. He is now undergoing intensive rehabilitation and steadily recovering.

  • 01Haruv commando buried under Gaza rubble for 15 minutes with crushed lungs and broken ribs.
  • 02Comrades dug with bare hands to rescue him despite fearing it was too late.
  • 03Protective gear prevented total lung collapse but was shattered in the incident.
  • 04Underwent advanced robotic spinal surgery at Hadassah Medical Center led by Prof. Josh Schroeder.
  • 05Currently in intensive rehab, relearning basic functions and steadily recovering.
  • 06Soldier credits teammates’ determination and remains optimistic about full recovery.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Haruv Commando Survives Being Buried Under Gaza Rubble for 15 Minutes
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Haruv Commando Survives Being Buried Under Gaza Rubble for 15 Minutes

Related stories

Israeli Tank Warrior Eitan Meir Sabag Shares Recovery Journey After Severe Gaza Injury1 day agoIDF Seals Underground Tunnel Network Where Lt. Hadar Goldin Was Held in GazaJun 29, 2026A year after being critically wounded in Gaza, soldier thanks the team that saved himJun 22, 2026Israeli Paramedic Injured in Gaza Finds Healing by Returning to WorkJun 29, 2026IDF Officer Survives After Fragment Removed Near Aorta in Rare Surgery at Rambam HospitalJul 8, 202624-Year-Old Worker Seriously Injured After Being Buried by Soil at Construction SiteJun 25, 2026