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Maglan Commander Itamar Sapir Killed in Lebanon Clash

5/20/2026

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Itamar Sapir Killed

His 18-month-old son Maayan was named after Captain Iftah Yavetz, a Maglan officer killed on Oct 7.
Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, was killed in a clash with a Hezbollah terrorist in Qouzah, southern Lebanon, wounding soldiers.
Sapir lived in Ariel, grew up in the Eli settlement, and was a Maglan commander.
Israel Ganz, head of Binyamin Regional Council, said Eli’s community was heartbroken by Sapir’s death.

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Sapir Killed

Hezbollah terrorists fired from inside a church at Israeli forces during a night operation in the Maronite village of Qouza.
Reserve Major Itamar Sapir was killed after intense fighting in the Qouza clash, confirming his death.
His wife Roee and one-year-old son Maayan survive him and will receive support.
Benjamin Netanyahu praised Itamar Sapir, gave condolences, noting he was eighth casualty since April 16, 2026 ceasefire.

History

Historical Context

In July 2006 Hezbollah’s cross-border raid triggered Israel’s 34-day war, during which Hezbollah launched roughly 4,000 rockets and UN Security Council Resolution 1701 was adopted on 11 August 2006. The conflict’s legacy of unresolved hostility resurfaced in 2026 when eight Israeli soldiers, including Maglan commander Itamar Sapir, were killed in renewed border skirmishes, prompting a fresh ceasefire.

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Itamar Sapir Killed

His 18-month-old son Maayan was named after Captain Iftah Yavetz, a Maglan officer killed on Oct 7.
Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, was killed in a clash with a Hezbollah terrorist in Qouzah, southern Lebanon, wounding soldiers.
Sapir lived in Ariel, grew up in the Eli settlement, and was a Maglan commander.
Israel Ganz, head of Binyamin Regional Council, said Eli’s community was heartbroken by Sapir’s death.

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