Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon
The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.
Assessment
A reserve officer's death in southern Lebanon extends the toll of Israel's ground operations there. The announcement by a regional council rather than the military suggests a pattern of hometown notification. This loss will likely renew focus on the duration and objectives of the Lebanon campaign among residents of West Bank settlements.