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Israeli Brigadier General Zuri Shagai Dies at 92 After Distinguished Military Career
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
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Israeli Brigadier General Zuri Shagai, known for his leadership in the IDF and advisory role to Kurdish rebels against Iraq, died at 92. His military career spanned key Israeli wars and international missions, including training foreign forces and aiding Kurdish autonomy efforts. He retired in 1984 and received a civic honor in 2012.
- 01Zuri Shagai, Israeli brigadier general, died at age 92 after decades of military service.
- 02He commanded elite paratrooper units and fought in major Israeli wars including Sinai and Yom Kippur.
- 03Shagai advised Kurdish rebels led by Mustafa Barzani against the Iraqi army in the 1960s.
- 04He developed combat tactics for Kurdish forces, including sniper use and assault reserves.
- 05Shagai also trained Ethiopian and Iranian military officers during his career.
- 06He retired in 1984 and was awarded the Yakir Ramat Gan honor in 2012.
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