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Widow of Fallen Israeli Reserve Officer Harel Birnstok Mourns at Jerusalem Funeral
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Reserve Major Harel Birnstok was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Lebanon during a reserve operation, leaving behind his wife and four children. His widow and family mourned him at a funeral in Jerusalem, recalling his dedication and joyful spirit. Four other reservists were wounded, and the IDF said the bomb was planted in an unrecognized building.
- 01Reserve Major Harel Birnstok killed by roadside bomb in southern Lebanon during reserve duty.
- 02Birnstok, 34, left behind wife Elia and four children, mourned at Mount Herzl funeral.
- 03Four other reservists wounded; bomb planted in unrecognized building, IDF reported.
- 04Family described Birnstok as joyful, devoted, and a committed family man.
- 05Widow Elia expressed struggle to stay strong and asked for strength during eulogy.
- 06Friend recalled last conversation with Birnstok before operation began.
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