Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed in combat in southern Lebanon
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan, 20, from Dekel, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon when a mortar fired by Hezbollah exploded near his unit operating near the Litani River.
- Despite efforts by combat medics, Dagan was declared dead at the scene around 10 p.m., according to Army Radio.
- Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion and was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff-Sergeant.
- He is the sixth Israeli soldier to have died in combat since the ceasefire came into effect.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences to Dagan’s family, praising his heroism and courage in defending Israel.