This morning (Monday), the IDF Spokesperson announced the tragic death of Staff Sergeant Major (Res.) Evyatar Ben Yehuda, 31, from Nitzan in the Gaza border area. He was killed during an operational mission in northern Samaria, while four other soldiers, including the commander of Battalion 8211, were injured. The battalion commander sustained serious injuries.
The commander was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified. However, the circumstances of the incident remain classified and will only be disclosed after all families involved are fully informed, according to the IDF Spokesperson. The mission took place in the Palestinian village of Tammun, south of Jenin.
An Honored Soldier
Evyatar served as a reservist in Battalion 8211 and was recognized as a respected and skilled soldier. He had been on reserve duty since the events of October 7. The village of Tammun, located in the Jordan Valley, is known as a hotspot for armed militants. In recent weeks, the IDF has intensified operations in villages throughout the area to prevent the smuggling of weapons and explosives across the eastern border, which could destabilize the West Bank.
Ongoing Investigation
The IDF is currently investigating the incident, the details of which remain under a publication ban. Battalion 8211, under the command of the injured officer, has been actively engaged in multiple operations across the West Bank since the beginning of the war, with a focus on northern Samaria.
