The funerals of the three soldiers killed yesterday by a terrorist on the Egyptian border will be held in the afternoon. At this hour, Lia Ben Nun is laid to rest in the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion. Hundreds accompany her on her final journey. First Sergeant Uri Illouz will be laid to rest at the military cemetery in Safed at 17:00, First Sergeant Ohad Dahan will be laid to rest at the military cemetery in the city of Ofakim at 17:00.
Yesterday, it was reported that in the early hours of the morning, an IDF soldier and a female soldier were killed by terrorist fire while securing a military post in the area of the Faran Brigade on the Egyptian border. Subsequently, additional forces arrived in the area and searched the area.
During the searches, an IDF force identified the terrorist in Israeli territory and exchanges of fire ensued. The fighters sought contact, shot and killed the terrorist. During the exchange of fire, an IDF soldier was killed and lightly wounded against the IDF. It was also reported that the terrorist was an Egyptian policeman, and an investigation was being conducted in cooperation with the Egyptian army.
Funeral of Sergeant Lia Ben Nun
Sergeant Lia Ben Nun's funeral was underway accompanied by cries of tears. Her grandmother, Sarah, was heard shouting: "My Lia, you were my lover. What did they do to you?"
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