Sgt. Gur Kehati, 20, was killed during an unauthorized visit by a civilian researcher to southern Lebanon in November 2024. Col. Yoav Yarom, who was chief of staff of the Golani Brigade in the reserves, allowed Ze’ev Erlich, 71, to examine an archaeological site without the necessary approvals. The visit took place at the height of an Israeli ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, a week before a ceasefire between Israel and the terror group. Two Hezbollah operatives ambushed the forces and killed Erlich and Yarom.
Gur Kehati was killed by Hezbollah while serving in a unit tasked with escorting Ze'ev Erlich, a 71-year-old civilian and amateur archaeologist who entered a combat zone in southern Lebanon to visit ancient sites. Erlich was also killed in the incident.
Sgt. Gur Kehati, 20, was killed during an unauthorized visit by a civilian researcher to southern Lebanon in November 2024. Col. Yoav Yarom, who was chief of staff of the Golani Brigade in the reserves, allowed Ze’ev Erlich, 71, to examine an archaeological site without the necessary approvals. The visit took place at the height of an Israeli ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, a week before a ceasefire between Israel and the terror group. Two Hezbollah operatives ambushed the forces and killed Erlich and Yarom.
Gur Kehati was killed by Hezbollah while serving in a unit tasked with escorting Ze'ev Erlich, a 71-year-old civilian and amateur archaeologist who entered a combat zone in southern Lebanon to visit ancient sites. Erlich was also killed in the incident.