May 15, 2022
The IDF Releases the Name and Photograph of the Late Lieutenant Colonel who Fell during an Operational Activity in the Gaza Strip in November 2018
Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Kheir El-Din
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit has released the name and photograph of IDF officer Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Kheir El-Din, who fell during operational activity in the Gaza Strip at age 41. The late Mahmoud Kheir El-Din was the eldest son of Ahmad and Nazira, married to Nahed and the father of two sons.
Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Khir Al-Din served as an officer, combat soldier and commander in the Special Operations Division of the Intelligence Directorate.
Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Kheir El-Din fell during a special operation in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, November 11th, 2018.
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, awarded the late officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Khir El-Din, with a special commendation for his activities in this operation. Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Khir El-Din demonstrated a high level of responsibility, leadership, composure and bravery under fire, protecting other soldiers while taking initiative and striving for contact.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit conveys the request of the family to the media to refrain from coverage in the area of their residence.
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