The distinctive Israeli Soldier who was killed through the daring raid to rescue 4 hostages in Gauze was the commander of the nation’s elite counterterrorism unit, officers mentioned.
Israeli soldier Arnon Zamora’s unit was instrumental within the profitable return of hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andri Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv who had been being held captive within the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza.
“Behind each rescue mission, there are Israeli males and ladies who threat their lives. We’re devastated to share that Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora, commander and tactical operator of the Yamam (anti-terrorist unit of the nationwide police), who was significantly injured on this morning’s hostage rescue operation, has succumbed to his accidents,” Israel’s Overseas Ministry mentioned in an announcement. his announcement on Saturday (08.06.2024) to X, with out giving additional particulars.
Zamora, 36, lived within the village of Sde David, close to the Israeli city of Sderot – lower than 15 miles from the Gaza border.
He leaves behind his spouse Michal, two kids and his mother and father Reuven and Ruthi, Haaretz reported.
Zamora fought on Oct. 7 within the battle of Yad Mordechai, halting the advance of dozens of Hamas terrorists making an attempt to infiltrate the nation, officers mentioned.
Different tributes to Zamora poured in on Saturday.
“I salute Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora, commander of the elite Yamam unit, who fell whereas main a daring operation to rescue 4 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. He lived and fell a hero,” Israeli Protection Minister Yoav Gallad mentioned in an announcement to X.
The soldier’s spouse Michal mentioned goodbye to her husband in an emotional submit: “Lengthy earlier than he turned a fighter and hero, he was a candy and charming man. An incredible companion, an ideal father. A person who cherished and was cherished. That is how we’ll keep in mind him and I will be blissful too.”
Ziv’s sister, Revital Nassi, despatched an enormous thanks to the household of the unlucky Zamora on social media for his sacrifice to avoid wasting her brother.
“We’re very sorry and we simply need to thanks,” he mentioned, in response to the Instances of Israel.
 
Commander Arnon Zamora HYD ZL, A hero of Israel pic.twitter.com/0NgjL2Fvf9
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) June 9, 2024
 
Yamam Commander Arnon Zamora, sacrificed his life for the liberty of others.
A real hero, not solely to the individuals of Israel however to the entire free world. His sacrifice defines true civilization. He died saving lives, whereas Hamas fights to finish lives.
Keep in mind him. All the time. pic.twitter.com/DUUhAnh8xV
— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) June 8, 2024
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