IDF reservist critically hurt in southern Lebanon fighting succumbs to wounds

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

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Yishai Netanel Greenbaum, whose death from injuries sustained fighting in Lebanon was announced by the IDF on October 19, 2024 (Israel Defense Forces)
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Yishai Netanel Greenbaum, whose death from injuries sustained fighting in Lebanon was announced by the IDF on October 19, 2024 (Israel Defense Forces)

An IDF reservist who was critically wounded during fighting in southern Lebanon last week succumbed to his wounds, the military announces.

The slain soldier is named as Sgt. Maj. (res.) Yishai Netanel Greenbaum, 38, a platoon sergeant in the Alon Brigade’s 5030th Battalion, from Lod.

Greenbaum was wounded on October 9 during a battle with Hezbollah operatives. He died yesterday from his wounds.

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