Man critically injured on Friday is IDF soldier who fought in Gaza

The man critically injured by a rocket in Ashdod Friday night is a 21-year-old IDF soldier who was on vacation after returning from operation in the Gaza Strip, Ynet reports. His brother, 19 and also a soldier, was lightly injured.

“They were just on vacation and went out to enjoy themselves,” the young men’s father says. “We’re hoping for the best. Prayer is needed.”

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