US EditionCommand Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon Killed in Southern Lebanon, IDF Announces
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Command Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces
Command Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Barak Kalfon, a 48-year-old combat soldier in the 226th Brigade from Adi, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Friday, the IDF announced Saturday evening.
IDF: Israeli reservist killed by explosive device in southern Lebanon on Friday
Warrant Officer Barak Kalfon was wounded in southern Lebanon as forces were searching for munitions in a building in southern Lebanon when an improvised explosive device was set off. Two other soldiers were wounded in the incident, the IDF said
Israel said a soldier was killed in an incident in southern Lebanon yesterday, where a ceasefire with Hezbollah is in effect. Reserve commander Barak Kalfon, 48, died after being wounded on Friday in an incident that also injured three other soldiers, the army said in a statement, without giving further details. The Israeli news website Ynet reported that the incident occurred during a demining operation in southern Lebanon, about 3.5 km from th…
Barak is survived by his wife Shimrit and their two daughters, Noga and Maya. He worked for Rafael, volunteered for reserve service in the paratroopers and dedicated his life to the security of the country. "He chose to serve and contribute to the country - out of love for the country," the head of the Emek Jezreel council paid tribute to him. His funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:00 PM at the Ba'adi Cemetery.
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