Allowed for Publication: Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Hir al-Din

Newsrael News Desk 15.05.2022

The name and photo of the officer killed in the secret operation in Khan Yunis in 2018 has been allowed to be published.

The officer was identified as Lt.-Col. Mahmoud Khir al-Din from the Druze town of Hurfeish in the North. He was married to Nahad and the father of two sons.

He enlisted into the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Battalion in 1997 and served as a soldier, officer and commander in the Military Intelligence’s Special Operations unit since 2002.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi awarded him the Army's highest Citation of Merit for his actions during the operation, saying that they had been crucial to the complicated rescue operation and that his decisions stopped the situation from deteriorating even further.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Photos: Family

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Moshe Moses 06:15 15.05.2022 2 years ago

Brave Israeli hero may his dear memory be a blessing never be forgotten Amen.Baruch Dayan Ha Emet.

Moshe Moses 06:11 15.05.2022 2 years ago

May Mahmood Khir dear soul rest in peace in heaven he saved many 🇮🇱Israeli lives from Pally savages, unfortunately he died shot in back by the same cowardly savages, condolences to his wife

Dalya Horowitz 05:56 15.05.2022 2 years ago

Another IDF hero. Rest in peace. May your memory be à blessing.

Michelle Kahn 05:03 15.05.2022 2 years ago

May his heavenly abode be one of peace I thank you and salute you for your devoted service to the IDF Mahmoud Khir Al-Din IDF

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