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IDF Colonel Natanel Lasri Dies at 40 After Long Battle with Cancer
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 13, 2026
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IDF Colonel Natanel “Nati” Lasri died Saturday at 40 after a long battle with cancer. The former commander of the Golan and Hermon Division and head of Ground Forces planning served in numerous senior combat and staff roles since enlisting in 2004. He leaves a wife and three children.
- 01Colonel Natanel Lasri died Saturday at 40 after a long battle with cancer.
- 02He was head of planning in the IDF Ground Forces and formerly commanded the Golan and Hermon Division.
- 03Lasri enlisted in 2004 in the 401st Armored Brigade and served in major IDF operations.
- 04He left command of the Golan and Hermon Division about a year later because of his illness.
- 05He received a chief of staff citation and a Gaza Division commendation.
- 06He is survived by his wife and three children.
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