Israeli soldier from Connecticut dies in Lebanon military operation
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Key Points:
- Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, a 22-year-old originally from New Haven, Connecticut, was killed during a combat operation in southern Lebanon shortly after completing his military training in Israel.
- Katz had moved to Israel last year to join the military, motivated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel, and completed a Hebrew language program before enlisting.
- He served in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade and was killed in an area controlled by Hezbollah as Israel expanded its military operations in Lebanon.
- Katz’s family, deeply rooted in the New Haven Jewish community, expressed profound grief, with his father highlighting his son’s love of life and commitment to protecting Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Katz’s bravery and dedication in defending the homeland.
