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IDF Sergeant Moshe Katz Killed in Hezbollah Attack

3/30/2026

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Sergeant Katz's Sacrifice

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, from New Haven, Connecticut, died during combat in southern Lebanon after being hit by Hezbollah rocket fire while serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Katz served in the 809th Battalion Paratroopers Brigade.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences, praising Katz's dedication and heroism.
The Israel Defense Forces extended condolences to his family and loved ones.

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Netanyahu Expands Security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on March 29, 2026, the expansion of a security zone in Lebanon to counter Hezbollah threats.
He said the move aims to neutralize the risk of invasion and prevent anti-tank missile fire.
Netanyahu said Hezbollah's capabilities have been significantly diminished by Israeli forces.
He asserted Iranian and Hezbollah forces are now "defeated enemies."

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Sergeant Katz's Sacrifice

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, from New Haven, Connecticut, died during combat in southern Lebanon after being hit by Hezbollah rocket fire while serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Katz served in the 809th Battalion Paratroopers Brigade.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences, praising Katz's dedication and heroism.
The Israel Defense Forces extended condolences to his family and loved ones.

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