Cleared for publication: Captain David Hazutt, 21, from Ashkelon, was killed in southern Lebanon
The IDF has cleared for publication that Captain David Hazutt, 21, from Ashkelon, a platoon commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion, was killed during an encounter with a terrorist in southern Lebanon.
Assessment
The death of Captain David Hazutt marks another combat loss for the Golani Brigade in southern Lebanon. The encounter that killed him underscores the persistent threat Israeli forces face along that border. His role as a platoon commander suggests a direct engagement with an armed adversary during a tactical operation.