Head of IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, Col. Netanel Lasri, dies at age 40 (opens original article in a new tab)

Col. Netanel Lasri, head of the IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, died at 40 after a long cancer battle. He previously commanded military units and was appointed to his final position in 2024 after stepping down due to illness.

• Col. Netanel Lasri, head of IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, died at 40 after cancer battle
• Lasri previously commanded 9th Battalion in 401st Brigade and Golan and Hermon Brigade
• He was appointed to Planning Department role in 2024 after stepping down from brigade command due to cancer