Israeli forces have killed the terrorist who shot Major (res.) Itamar Sapir last week in southern Lebanon.
The incident occurred last Tuesday during a clash in the Qawzah area of southern Lebanon, when a terrorist opened fire from a church area toward forces from the 401st Brigade. Major (res.) Itamar Sapir was killed in the deadly shooting.
Immediately after the incident, brigade fighters, under the command of the 146th Division, returned fire and worked to eliminate the terrorist. The IDF can now confirm that the terrorist who killed Major (res.) Itamar Sapir was eliminated through tank fire and a targeted airstrike. He was killed after being identified entering a building in the church area from which he had opened fire.
As part of the fire envelope during the incident, the IDF struck several targets from the air and ground. Targets included observation posts, a weapons depot, and buildings used by Hezbollah to advance terror operations.