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Captain David Hazutt killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF announces
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Captain David Hazutt, a 21-year-old platoon commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion from Ashkelon, was killed in southern Lebanon during an encounter with a Hezbollah terrorist.
- The incident occurred near Deit Siryan at around 2 a.m. while Hazutt's platoon was searching for a terror suspect; another soldier was wounded and evacuated for medical treatment.
- Following the attack, IDF forces conducted an operation, located the terrorist responsible in a nearby structure, and killed him.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Galam issued statements honoring Hazutt’s bravery and offering condolences to his family.
- Netanyahu described Hazutt as "one of our finest sons" who courageously led his soldiers to protect Israeli citizens from Hezbollah threats.
