Eitan, the younger brother of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon who fell in combat, graduated the IDF officer course at Bahad 1 on Tuesday. He received a platoon commander pin and continues to armor corps advanced training, according to the family's post.
Eitan Ben Shimon, the younger brother of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon who fell in combat, completed the IDF officer course at Bahad 1 on Tuesday and was awarded a platoon commander pin. The announcement came from the family, which has become widely recognized for its military service: as The Zioneer reported on June 19, Dor Z. and his four brothers all enlisted in combat units, and Dor's wife serves as a combat officer. Last week, another brother, Capt. Dan Ben Shimon, reported for reserve duty just one week after burying Dor. The family's public posts documenting these events have resonated as a symbol of resilience among Israel's reserve and military families during ongoing operations.
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