Legendary IDF sergeant major Ahud Banai dies at 78

Master Sergeant Ahud Banai, a legendary military police sergeant major known for his decades of service at Camp 80, has died at 78. He served over 30 years in the IDF.

Ahud Banai, one of the IDF's most recognizable figures, served as a sergeant major at Camp 80 for over three decades. Known for his pressed uniform and signature green beret, he was a fixture of military discipline and later a volunteer in the IDF, civil guard, and police after his release. Banai also appeared in films and television series, and served as a discipline sergeant on the reality show "HaYehida" (The Unit). His son described him as "young at heart" who wanted to stay involved. Banai's death marks the passing of a beloved institution in Israeli military lore, a figure who bridged the early decades of the state with contemporary popular culture.

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1. 15:47 · 19 JunLatest

   His son eulogized him as being young at heart and active.

2. 09:50 · 19 Jun

   Died at age 78 after serving decades at Camp 80

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