IDF chief Zamir visits with family of Armored Corps officer killed by Hezbollah in s. Lebanon (opens original article in a new tab)

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the family of Lt.-Col. Dor Ben Simhon, an Armored Corps officer killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, marking an unusual personal visit.

• IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the family of Lt.-Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
• Ben Simhon was the fourth commander of the 52nd Battalion since October 7, 2023, with previous three commanders wounded.
• Zamir regularly speaks with families of fallen and wounded soldiers, but visiting Ben Simhon's family was an unusual event.