A report describes how a groom, Ofek, entered a tank and rescued fellow soldier Elazar during combat. Elazar later attended Ofek's wedding to celebrate and thank him, according to the account.
01 · THE DISPATCH
A heartwarming report circulating on social media tells the story of Ofek Ben Elinor, a groom, who entered a tank and rescued fellow soldier Elazar Ben Orna, saving his life during combat. The bond forged in battle led to shared life events: two weeks ago, Ofek celebrated with Elazar at his son's brit milah, and yesterday, Elazar attended Ofek's wedding, hugging, dancing, and expressing gratitude. The story has been shared widely as a symbol of heroism and resilience.
02 · How it developed
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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