The IDF spokesman allowed it to be published that Acting Sergeant Major Daniel Elosh (37) from Tel Aviv and Acting Sergeant Tom Ish-Shalom (38) from Ness Harim, fighters of 669, were killed in the helicopter crash tonight (between Tuesday and Wednesday) on the Philadelphia route.
The Philadelphia helicopter disaster: footage from the crash jet
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Also, a squadron, a reserve pilot and an aircraft mechanic in the “Desert Birds” squadron (123), a reserve doctor and a reserve fighter from the special rescue tactical unit (669) were seriously injured. Also, a fighter doctor in the reserve in the special rescue tactical unit (669) and an airborne mechanic in the reserve in the ‘Desert Birds’ squadron (123) were also moderately injured.
In addition, a fighter in the 710th Engineering Battalion, Combat Engineering Corps, was seriously injured in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip. The injured were evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital, their families were informed.
“Tom always reached out with a smile”
Maj. Gen. (resp.) Tom Ish-Shalom, Menes Harim, fighter in the special rescue tactical unit, photo: IDF spokesperson
Major General Ish-Shalom left behind his wife Carmit and their three children: Yotam (13.5) and the twins Mia and Gaya (11.5). Tom, was born in Kibbutz Hanita and grew up and was educated in Kfar Varedim. After 7.10 Tom, who had already moved to the status of a formation carrier in the unit, volunteered to return to activity operational and served from the beginning of the war until today. He will be laid to rest at 18:00 in the military section at Ness Harim Regional Cemetery.
According to his friends in the Nes Harim settlement, Tom was clear that when the state and the people needed him, he would be there. His friends also said that “Tom was an amazing father, to his son Yotam who just recently celebrated a Bar Mitzvah and to the twins Mia and Gaia, a pampering, investing, enveloping father who loved his children and Carmit with rare intensity.”
Tom and Carmit chose to live in Nes Harim, it was important to them to live in a mixed religious-secular settlement, as a message of connection and unity.
In the Yishuv they also say that Tom was “a true friend, who was always happy to lend a hand and help, give and contribute, all with a smile, kindness and a lot of joy in life. Tom, who was talented in so many fields, always maintained modesty and humility. About Tom that characterized him so much. Tom loved the sea, diving, sailing and kayaking, he loved to travel around Israel. We lost a beloved, rare and precious friend.”
“Daniel had a constant smile and light in his eyes”
Maj. Gen. Daniel Alosh, from Tel Aviv-Yafo, a fighter in the Special Rescue Tactical Unit, photo: IDF spokesperson
Sergeant Major Elosh left behind his wife Kim and two children. The Tel Aviv Municipality paid tribute to him: “How sad. Daniel, a fighter in the rescue and rescue unit 669, father of two small children. We send his family on behalf of all residents of Tel Aviv-Yafo a big hug and a big thank you for his courage. His funeral will be held tomorrow and the municipality will accompany the family as long as necessary. Our hearts are also with the family of Tom Ish-Shalom, the other person killed in the incident. Speedy recovery to all the injured.”
Ariel Rindman, family member: “The heart is broken, the tears are choking. Dear Daniel Elosh, son of the beloved Jacob and Sigal, was killed in the helicopter disaster. Daniel was an amazing guy who always smiled and had a huge heart. May his memory be blessed, Hero of Israel.”
Elad ben David, who guided Elosh in the Scouts, paid tribute to him: “My Scout trainee is a reservist who was killed in Gaza. And suddenly pictures of a 10-year-old boy, with the biggest smile and the brightest eyes I’ve ever known, are mixed with a picture of a helicopter upside down in the main headline of the news sites. And the connection What is created between the Philadelphia axis and the ceremony square in the tribe’s basketball court is heartbreaking, with childhood memories that flow into this horrible reality of war. And all the attempts to repress, to move the war there and to concentrate on life as a language, do not succeed.
“And then you remember that this 10-year-old boy was already taller than you, stronger than you and more of a hero than you, and he is the father of two small children, with the same smile and the same sparkle in his eyes. You look at the pictures of him walking with his childhood friends from the group you coached, and you remember how this boy , who used to be barely up to your waist, would put your shoulder into his armpit in half-hugs that you would give at meetings in the neighborhood. And he had a million circles closer than you and you have circles closer than him, but the pain hit home this time, and you can’t suppress it anymore.
“And how can a 10-year-old boy in a scout uniform be a 37-year-old father in an army uniform, and how can the joy of the children who played in the grove yesterday continue to exist with the children who will grow up without a father tomorrow.
And what a great boy he was, playful, sharp and sensitive and attentive. And how ‘he always takes the best’ turned from the annual cliché of Memorial Day ceremonies at the basketball court in Scouts into a wound in the heart of how true it is.
The late Daniel Elosh, I will miss the great boy you were and the great man who had so much more to be.”
His classmate Hadar Segal wrote: “Daniel Alosh was a classmate at Alliance High School in Ramat Aviv. An amazing person. Smart. Athlete. Loved by everyone. How sad and heartbreaking to hear about his fall in the helicopter disaster tonight in Rafah. I will remember him forever. My heart goes out to his family, may his memory be blessed”
Daniel Alosh was a classmate at Alliance High School in Ramat Aviv.
amazing person
sage.
sportsman.
loved by all.How sad and heartbreaking to hear about his fall in the helicopter disaster tonight in Rafah.
I will remember him forever.
My heart goes out to his family, may his memory be blessed 💔 pic.twitter.com/iv1UvpkBNU— Hadar Segal 🇮🇱 (@hadarse) September 11, 2024
MK Merav Ben Ari, who previously taught Elosh at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, wrote: “Our dear and beloved Elosh.” My student, and years later a friend and neighbor, Kimi’s husband and Niko and Tommy’s father, you are not the salt of the earth, you are a coarse salt, with a constant smile, light in your eyes, a perfect father and a wonderful partner. I see your name and picture and I can’t believe it. We are all sad , shocked. My sincere condolences to the Ish Shalom family.”
Elosh, our dear and beloved Elosh.
My student, and years later a friend and neighbor, Kimi’s husband and Niko and Tommy’s father,
You are not the salt of the earth, you are a rough salt, with a constant smile, light in your eyes, a perfect father and a wonderful partner.
I see your name and picture and I can’t believe it.
We are all sad, shocked.
My sincere condolences also to the Ish Shalom family.
sad. pic.twitter.com/U5uZBeeq6d— Merav Ben Ari (@Meravbenari) September 11, 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation
In the severe incident in the Gaza Strip, an “Owl” helicopter of the Air Force, which was on a mission to evacuate a wounded person tonight (between Tuesday and Wednesday), crashed in the Rafah area during the final landing process. From a preliminary investigation, it appears that the crash was not caused by enemy fire. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
The helicopter that crashed in Philadelphia, photo: none
From the moment of the accident, an operation was carried out to evacuate all the injured and secure the area. 4 helicopters were launched, the evacuation ended at 02:00. In order to investigate the details of the incident, Air Force Commander Colonel Tomer Bar ordered the establishment of an investigative committee. In coordination with the division, the team arrived at the accident area. In the meantime, until the end of the week, training in the owl formation was canceled, the operational activity will continue without evacuation.
State President Yitzhak Herzog commented on the disaster at the end of his meeting with the President of Serbia: “A difficult and painful morning for the State of Israel, in which dear and beloved sons fell in battle, leaving behind families whose worlds were shattered in an instant. I hereby strongly condemn the criminal terrorist attack, and of course express deep sorrow for its results. I am calling from here, to the leaders of Europe and the entire world in general, to mobilize and fight together against terrorism.”
President Yitzhak Herzog: “Wishes to take to heart the families of the fighters who were killed tonight in the helicopter disaster in Gaza” // Photographer: Roy Avraham, recorder: Ben Peretz
“I also wish to take to heart the families of the fighters who were killed tonight in the helicopter disaster in Gaza and wish for a full recovery for the wounded. On behalf of the entire nation, I strengthen the IDF forces and their commanders at this difficult time, and especially the women and men of the Air Force, who are working to protect the people and the homeland in sectors near and far “.
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Tragedy in Gaza: IDF Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives and Injures Seven
In a devastating incident, an Israeli Air Force helicopter crashed late Tuesday night during a rescue mission in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives and injuring seven others. The crash occurred on the Philadelphia route, and the IDF has allowed the names of the deceased to be made public.
The Victims
Acting Sergeant Major Daniel Elosh, 37, from Tel Aviv, and Acting Sergeant Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, from Ness Harim, were both fighters in the special rescue tactical unit 669. They were killed in the helicopter crash, leaving behind their families and loved ones.
Daniel Elosh
Sergeant Major Elosh, a resident of Tel Aviv, is survived by his wife Kim and their two children. The Tel Aviv Municipality paid tribute to him, saying, “How sad. Daniel, a fighter in the rescue and rescue unit 669, father of two small children. We send his family on behalf of all residents of Tel Aviv-Yafo a big hug and a big thank you for his courage.” His funeral will be held tomorrow, and the municipality will accompany the family as long as necessary.
Ariel Rindman, a family member, described Daniel as an “amazing guy who always smiled and had a huge heart. May his memory be blessed, Hero of Israel.” Elad ben David, who guided Elosh in the Scouts, paid tribute to him, saying, “Daniel was an amazing guy who always had a huge smile and sparkle in his eyes.”
Tom Ish-Shalom
Major General Ish-Shalom, a resident of Ness Harim, is survived by his wife Carmit and their three children: Yotam (13.5) and the twins Mia and Gaya (11.5). His friends described him as an “amazing father, who loved his children and Carmit with rare intensity.” Tom was born in Kibbutz Hanita and grew up and was educated in Kfar Varedim. He volunteered to return to active duty and served from the beginning of the war until his untimely death. He will be laid to rest at 18:00 in the military section at Ness Harim Regional Cemetery.
Injuries and Casualties
In addition to the two fatalities, a squadron, a reserve pilot, and an aircraft mechanic in the “Desert Birds” squadron (123) were seriously injured in the crash. A reserve doctor and a reserve fighter from the special rescue tactical unit (669) were also moderately injured. Furthermore, a fighter in the 710th Engineering Battalion, Combat Engineering Corps, was seriously injured in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip. The injured were evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital, and their families were informed.
Investigation and Response
The IDF is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the crash. The Israeli military has expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and injured, and the country is mourning the loss of its brave soldiers.
This tragic incident is a sobering reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by Israeli soldiers in the line of duty. May the memories of Daniel Elosh and Tom Ish-Shalom be a blessing to their families and loved ones.
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