Kena Wax, sister of Maj. (res.) Harel Birnstock who fell in combat, described her brother as a person who connected people and brought positive energy, in an interview on 103FM radio.
Kena Wax, the sister of fallen IDF reservist Major (res.) Harel Birnstock, shared a personal tribute to her brother in an interview Friday morning on 103FM radio. Describing him as 'a person who connects people' who brought positive energy wherever he went, Wax said Birnstock had a gift for making everyone feel like his best friend. The interview, aired on the weekly summary program with Aryeh Eldad and Ron Kofman, offered a intimate glimpse into the life of the officer killed in southern Lebanon last week.
The Zioneer has been reporting on the aftermath of Birnstock's death since Thursday, Aug. 6, when he was laid to rest at Har HaMenuchot in Jerusalem. At the funeral, fellow soldiers recalled his final words to his troops before the operation—that this would be the last time they cross the border, as they would not return without victory. His mother eulogized through tears, saying 'enough with this pain that tears the soul,' while his widow vowed their children would grow up in a happy home with dancing and songs. A photo of his daughter at the graveside, shared on social media, was widely circulated.
The officer, a company commander in the 55th Paratroopers Reserve Brigade, was killed by an IED explosion in southern Lebanon, as The Zioneer has reported throughout the thread. The Zioneer correspondent Eliya Aviv was present at the funeral and documented the eulogies.
No further details have been released regarding the circumstances of the attack or the army's operational response. The family continues to receive public support, and the sister's tribute now adds a personal dimension to the memory of the fallen commander.
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