It has been cleared for publication that Capt. David Hazut (21) from Ashkelon, a platoon commander in the 12th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, was killed in battle in southern Lebanon. This was announced by the IDF Spokesperson. It was also reported that ‘in the incident in which Capt. David Hazut fell, an IDF soldier was lightly injured. The soldier was evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital and his family has been notified.’