The IDF reported that a total of 13 soldiers were killed during combat operations in Gaza and southern Lebanon over the second days of Sukkos. The soldiers, serving in various brigades, lost their lives during confrontations with terror operatives, while numerous others were wounded. Below is the list of the fallen soldiers: Southern Lebanon: – Sgt. First Class Gai Ben-Haroosh, 23, from Pardes Hanna-Karkur, commander in the Oketz canine unit. – Warrant Officer (res.) Mordechai Haim Amoyal, 42, from Lod, Carmeli Brigade’s 222nd Battalion. – Sgt. Maj. (res.) Shmuel Harari, 35, from Safed, Carmeli Brigade’s 222nd Battalion. – Master Sgt. (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman, 31, from Mitzpe Yeriho, Carmeli Brigade’s 222nd Battalion. – Sgt. First Class (res.) Shuvael Ben-Natan, 22, from Rehalim, Carmeli Brigade’s 222nd Battalion. – Maj. (res.) Dan Maori, 43, from Beit Yitzhak-Sha’ar Hefer, deputy commander of the 8th Armored Brigade’s 89th Battalion. – Cpt. (res.) Alon Safrai, 28, from Jerusalem, 8th Armored Brigade’s 89th Battalion. – Warrant Officer (res.) Omri Lotan, 47, from Bat Hefer, 8th Armored Brigade’s 89th Battalion. – Warrant Officer (res.) Guy Idan, 51, from Shomrat, 8th Armored Brigade’s 89th Battalion. – Master Sgt. (res.) Tom Segal, 28, from Ein HaBesor, 8th Armored Brigade’s 89th Battalion. Northern Gaza: – Cpt. Barak Israel Sagan, 22, from Petah Tikva, 460th Armored Brigade’s 196th Battalion. – Sgt. Ido Ben Zvi, 21, from Shomrat, 460th Armored Brigade’s 196th Battalion. – Sgt. Hillel Ovadia, 22, from Jerusalem, 460th Armored Brigade’s 196th Battalion. In addition to the fatalities, at least 10 soldiers were wounded and are in serious condition. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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