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Widow of Fallen Israeli Officer Pledges Strength for Children at Jerusalem Funeral

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First reported by Srugim · Aug 5, 2026

What happened

Reserve Captain Harel Birenstock and combat medic Tamir Kinin were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Lebanon. Birenstock's wife vowed to raise their children with joy, while family members paid tribute at his funeral in Jerusalem. The attack also wounded four other reservists from the 55th Paratroopers Brigade.

01Reserve Captain Harel Birenstock and medic Tamir Kinin died in a roadside bomb explosion in southern Lebanon.
02The attack wounded four additional reservists from the 2855th Battalion, 55th Paratroopers Brigade.
03Birenstock's wife pledged to raise their four children in a joyful home honoring his memory.
04Family members praised Birenstock’s leadership, character, and deep bonds with loved ones.
05The funeral took place at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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