In the same incident in which Captain Yehonatan (Johnny) Keren, Sgt. Aviv Gilboa, Sgt. Nissim Meital and Sgt. Naor Haimov were killed, a combat officer in Unit 888 was seriously injured. The officer was taken to the hospital for medical treatment, and his family was informed.
Last night, 25-year-old Major Guy Yaakov Nezri from Atlit, a company commander in the 52nd battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade, died of his wounds after being seriously injured in a battle in the northern Gaza Strip on October 19.
Nezri was seriously injured in the incident in which Sergeant Ofir Berkovich (20) from Modi'in-Maccabim Reut, and Sergeant Elishai Jung (19) from Dimona, were hit by anti-tank missile fire in the battle in Jabaliya.
Nezri is survived by his parents, a twin sister and a brother. His funeral will be held in Atlit, the date will be announced later.