A serious operational incident occurred yesterday (Saturday) in southern Lebanon: four IDF reserve soldiers were moderately injured as a result of an explosive drone strike. The IDF Spokesperson’s Office reported that the incident occurred during an activity of the forces in the area, and that the injured were immediately evacuated to continue receiving medical treatment at the hospital. The families of the four soldiers were informed of the details of the incident and their medical condition by army representatives.
Last night, the IDF Spokesperson authorized publication of the death of two soldiers in battle in southern Lebanon: Sergeant Ohad Yaari, 21, from Rehovot, and Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, from the settlement of Natur.
The late Captain Shahar Gamla, an officer in Sayeret Egoz, died of his wounds after being seriously injured in battle in southern Lebanon. Shahar, from Natur, fought heroically since October 7. His family chose to donate his organs to save other lives.
Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a soldier in the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade, was killed during an operational activity in southern Lebanon, an event that joins a series of operational events in the northern sector. Following the fall of Sergeant Ohad Yaari, an investigation was opened by the Military Investigative Police (MIPP) to examine the circumstances of the incident. Upon completion of the investigation and collection of all findings, they will be transferred to the Military Attorney’s Office for further processing and in-depth examination.