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Kochavi's obituary for the Nahal commander: "The IDF owes officers like Sharon"; Bennett: "Dedicated his life to the citizens" - Walla! news

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Against the background of the death of Colonel Sharon Asman earlier this morning, the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff are attending the graduation ceremony of an officers' course at BD 1. "He loved Adam and a gentleman," Kochavi said of him. Asman died during combat fitness training at a base in the center of the country, just three days after taking up his new position


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Kochavi's obituary for the Nahal commander: "The IDF owes officers like Sharon";

Bennett: "Dedicated his life to the citizens"

Against the background of the death of Colonel Sharon Asman earlier this morning, the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff are attending the graduation ceremony of an officers' course at BD 1. "He loved Adam and a gentleman," Kochavi said of him.

Asman died during combat fitness training at a base in the center of the country, just three days after taking up his new position

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Amir Bohbot

Thursday, 01 July 2021, 17:55 Updated: 18:53

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Live broadcast from the ceremony in Mitzpe Ramon:

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett this evening (Thursday) referred to the death of the commander of the Nahal Brigade, Colonel Sharon Asman, and said that he "dedicated his life to maintaining Israel's security." In Mitzpe Ramon, in the presence of Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the commander of the Land Forces, Major General Yoel Strick. In



his opening remarks, Bennett referred to Asman's death: He was a fighter, commander and officer from his youth onwards, devoting his life to maintaining Israel's security. He was wounded at Tzuk Eitan and on that day was strong in commanding the battalion in the war. It is said of him 'If you do not see and you will do'. Our heart goes out to the dear Asman family. "



Bennett addressed the graduates of the officers' course," You are here together because we have a common goal, here on this parade ground our lines are uniform, our goals are clear. I wish to see this unity pulsating throughout the State of Israel.The vision that emphasizes the common denominator of the divider, the unifier across the party. "

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Asman "dedicated his life to maintaining Israel's security."

Bennett at a ceremony in Mitzpe Ramon, tonight (Photo: screenshot, Niv Aharonson)

Kochavi also referred in his speech to the death of the commander of the Nahal Brigade: "Outstanding commanders are constantly raising the bar of demands and stretching the envelope of performance more and more: they arrive at the very good and immediately mark the excellent,

Such was the Nahal Brigadier General, Colonel Sharon Asman - his memory is blessed.

We were amazed this morning when we received the news. "



According to the chief of staff," Sharon was a fighter who excelled throughout his duties, missionary, loving man, officer and gentleman. To his parents and family. The IDF owes outstanding officers like Sharon.

"The IDF and the State of Israel are simultaneously dealing with six arenas and six dimensions, and in order to fulfill the tasks successfully, we need the best commanders."

Entered his position as commander of the Nahal Brigade three days ago. Asman (Photo: IDF Spokesman)

Earlier it was learned that Asman died in the morning, after collapsing during training. Asman went for a run at the base along with the division doctor and other commanders. After finishing the run they entered the gym to rest for weight training. During the rest, Asman collapsed, while the brigade doctor performed resuscitation operations on him, but in the end the officer's death was determined. The causes of death have not yet been determined, but an initial assessment indicates that he had a heart attack. The IDF said that the military police investigation had been opened, at the end of which the findings would be submitted to the military prosecutor's office for examination.



Asman, 42, took office this week as commander of the Nahal Brigade in place of Col. Israel Shomer.

Following the tragic incident, a guard was returned to the post of brigadier general. At the exchange ceremony, Asman spoke and said: "With heroism, initiative and humility, every enemy will be defeated.

This is the way Laura will continue to march in the campaign to defend the country.

The spirit of the Nahal Brigade was shaped by the IDF's values ​​and the legacy of the fallen, fighters and commanders of the brigade and will be a compass for the brigade to implement in practice our mission and mission - to be a defense army for Israel. "

"The IDF needs outstanding officers like Sharon." Stars at a ceremony in Mitzpe Ramon, today (Photo: screenshot, Niv Aharonson)

Asman declared his intentions in the brigade command and said: "I receive the command of the Nahal brigade out of a huge mission and commitment - a quarry and a way of life: a brigade where I fought and unfortunately I lost friends, commanders and commanders. "Nahal Brigade, we are ready and ready for any task - we will be first on the front in front of every challenge, with a commitment to meet the task and victory. .



Colonel Asman enlisted in the Nahal Brigade in 1997 and served in the IDF for 25 years, during which time he served in field, command and training positions.

Shortly after enlistment, Asman took an officers' course, and in 2002 began commanding the anti-tank company in the brigade's patrol battalion. In 2008, he served as deputy commander of the Granite Battalion. Tzuk Eitan, where he was wounded during the fighting, but nevertheless returned to battle and command his soldiers. After several additional command positions, this week Asman was appointed commander of the Nahal Brigade.

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