Capt. Shahar Gamla and Sgt. Ohad Yaari killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces

Capt. Shahar Gamla, 23, and Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, have been killed in southern Lebanon during separate incidents, the Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday. Gamla, a deputy company commander in the IDF's Commando Brigade, died after being severely injured by a suspected aerial target on Thursday.

Sgt. Yaari, a soldier in the Givati Brigade, was killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Following the incident in which Yaari died, the military police opened an investigation, with findings to be forwarded to the Military Attorney-General's Office upon completion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a message of condolence, describing Gamla and Yaari as "among our finest sons." He stated they "fought with supreme heroism to protect the communities of the north and the citizens of Israel," adding that their "sacrifice and courage will be forever etched in our hearts."

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They fought with supreme heroism to protect the communities of the north and the citizens of Israel, and their sacrifice and courage will be forever etched in our hearts.