Sergeant Major (Res.) Ofer Yung, 39, from Tel Aviv, squad commander in Battalion 8211, Ephraim Brigade, fell during operational activity in the area of the Menashe Brigade.

During the incident in which Sergeant Major (Res.) Ofer Yung fell, two reservists in the 8211th Battalion of the Efraim Regional Brigade were severely injured, and a further six reservists were lightly injured.

The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.

Another soldier, whose family has been notified, fell during the incident. His name has not yet been cleared for publication.