My wife and I, along with all citizens of Israel, share in the deep sorrow and extend our condolences to the families of two combat engineering soldiers, Sergeant Major Maher Khatar and an additional soldier whose name has not yet been released, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon.
Maher, of blessed memory, a brave fighter from the Druze community, was an example and inspiration to the youth from the town of Majdal Shams who enlist in the IDF – a trend that has been growing in recent years, which is an expression of the eternal covenant between us.
Maher, of blessed memory, and the additional soldier who fell fought heroically to protect our communities and our citizens against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
We bow our heads for their fall and are committed to defending our northern border against any threat.
May their memory be blessed and preserved forever.