Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement Thursday morning mourning Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, 32, a Druze reservist from Peki'in, who was killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Katz highlighted Sweid's service driving for Battalion 75 and the shared destiny between the Druze community and the State of Israel.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a formal statement of mourning at 10:01 Jerusalem on Thursday morning for Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, 32, a Druze reservist from Peki'in killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Katz's office released the statement shortly after the IDF cleared Sweid's death for publication, highlighting Sweid's service as a driver for Battalion 75, 7th Armored Brigade, and emphasizing "the shared destiny between the Druze community and the State of Israel."
7 developments
- StrongIDF confirms Basil Sweid killed in refueling truck rollover in southern Lebanon
- StrongFuneral of reservist Basil Sweid set for 17:00 in Peki'in
- DevelopingReservist recounts saving comrades from explosive drone in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingIDF soldier kills in northern sector operational truck rollover
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