The IDF has released the names of five soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion who lost their lives in combat operations against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon. The soldiers were identified as: Captain Itay Marcovich, 22, from Kokhav Ya’ir, served as a Platoon Commander. Staff Sergeant Sraya Elbom, 21, from Mehola, was a Squad Commander. Staff Sergeant Dror Hen, 20, from Gan Haim, served as a Squad Sergeant. Staff Sergeant Nir Gofer, 20, from Dimona, was a soldier in the battalion. Sergeant Shalev Itzhak Sagron, 21, from Sderot, also served as a soldier in the battalion. Details surrounding the soldiers’ deaths have not been released by the IDF. At least one other soldier was moderately wounded in the incident. The name of this soldier will be published later, the IDF said. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)