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Father Mourns Fallen IDF Officer Tamir Vaknin at Military Funeral in Eilat
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First reported by Maariv · 12 hours ago
What happened
Shimon Vaknin mourned his son, Lt. Col. Tamir Vaknin, who died in southern Lebanon, expressing grief and recalling their last conversations at his military funeral in Eilat.
- 01Lt. Col. Tamir Vaknin was killed yesterday in southern Lebanon.
- 02His father, Shimon Vaknin, spoke at the military funeral in Eilat.
- 03Shimon described Tamir as beloved and well-connected with younger soldiers.
- 04Tamir hid his deployment to Lebanon to avoid worrying his father.
- 05Shimon expressed deep sorrow, saying he cried out of longing and grief.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Father Mourns Fallen IDF Officer Tamir Vaknin at Military Funeral in Eilat
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
IDF Holds Funeral for Reserve Major Tamir Vaknin Killed in South Lebanon Clash
MakoCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago
IDF Officer Tamir Vaknin Killed in Lebanon Blast, Brother Honors His Generosity
N12Center · Hebrew5 hours ago
IDF Officers Tamir Vaknin and Harel Birnstok Killed in Lebanon Explosion
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago
Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Tamir Vaknin Dies in South Lebanon Blast, Remembered as Hero
MakoCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Israeli Reservists Harel Birnstok and Tamir Vaknin Die in Southern Lebanon Explosion
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