The IDF authorized the publication this evening (Saturday) that Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger, a technology and maintenance fighter in the 9th Battalion of the “Iron Footsteps” (401) formation, was killed in operational activity in northern Israel. Hamburger, 23 years old when he fell, was a resident of Atlit. Noam was killed yesterday as a result of an explosive drone launched by the terrorist organization Hezbollah from Lebanese territory, and hitting a point where IDF forces were stationed.
In the serious incident in which Staff Sergeant Hamburger was killed, another soldier was seriously injured, and a reservist was slightly injured. All of the injured were immediately evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital in northern Israel. A message was delivered to the families of the injured, who were informed of the details of the tragic event by IDF representatives.
The details of the incident indicate that shortly after the first drone hit, which caused casualties, another explosive drone launched from Lebanon fell in the area where our forces were operating. The fall of the second drone did not cause casualties or damage. IDF forces continue to operate resolutely in the northern sector against Hezbollah’s terrorist threats.
Assif Isaac, head of the Hof Carmel Regional Council, paid tribute to him: “Hof Carmel lost one of its best sons today. Noam grew up and was educated in Hof Carmel, as did his younger sisters. He was a talented and promising young man who served as a soldier in the reserves for a long time. His fall leaves a huge void in the heart of the entire community. We will accompany the family all the way.”
Defense Minister Israel Katz also sent condolences: “The late Noam acted with great courage and dedication together with his comrades to protect the northern communities and the security of Israeli citizens. The entire defense establishment embraces his family in their difficult time and shares in their heavy grief. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident and strengthen the IDF fighters who continue to act resolutely against the terrorist threats on the northern border. May his memory be blessed.”