IDF announces death of reservist during fighting on Lebanon border

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Master Sgt. (res.) Etay Azulay, killed on the Lebanon border on October 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
Master Sgt. (res.) Etay Azulay, killed on the Lebanon border on October 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

A reserve soldier was killed during fighting on the Lebanon border yesterday, the IDF announces.

The slain soldier is named as Master Sgt. (res.) Etay Azulay, 25, of the elite 5515 combat mobility unit, from Oranit.

Two other soldiers were seriously injured in the incident in which Azulay was killed, the IDF says, adding that they were taken to a hospital for medical treatment and their families were updated.

According to an initial IDF probe, the soldiers were hit by a mortar.

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