Two IDF officers and one other soldier were killed fighting in the Gaza Strip, the military announced in three separate Tuesday announcements. The soldiers were named as Sergeant Ido Samiach, Captain Eitan Shiknazi, and Major Dvir Zion Revah.
Sgt. Ido Samiach was killed in battle while fighting in northern Gaza. Capt. Eitan Shiknazi and Maj. Dvir Zion Revah were killed in another incident in Gaza's north,
Capt. Shiknazi, 24, from Eli, and Maj. Revah, 28, from Jerusalem, served in the 932nd Battalion in the Nahal Brigade.
Sgt. Samiach, 20, from Ganei Tikva, served in the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and was also killed in northern Gaza in a separate incident.
During an operation in Beit Hanoun, terrorists opened fire, and Samiach was killed. The IDF is still investigating the full circumstances of the incident.
"Ido, the beloved son of Ofra and Uri, the devoted brother to Itai, Adi, and Omer, was the pride of his family and our community," the Ganei Tikva municipality said in a statement posted to Facebook. "He fought bravely for the security of the State of Israel, and in his death, he left a void in the hearts of all who knew him."
His funeral will take place on Wednesday at noon at the Savyon Cemetery, according to the Sayeret Nahal Association.
Before the funeral, a flag march will take place in the city, accompanying the family "on their final journey," the municipality stated.
"A great mourning has fallen over Ganei Tikva," the statement said.
The details of the march will be shared Tuesday evening. It is set to begin at Samiach's family home and end at the cemetery.
Anti-tank missile strike
On Monday, Capt. Shiknazi and Maj. Revah were killed by an anti-tank missile strike. Two soldiers from the same battalion were seriously wounded during the same incident.
Shiknazi's funeral was held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hatzor Haglilit cemetery.
Shiknazi grew up in the West Bank community of Eli, in the Binyamin regional council.
The Hatzor HaGlilit Local Council paid tribute to him, "Eitan grew up and was educated in Hatzor, and his family still lives in Hatzor. May we never know any more sorrow!"
The Binyamin Regional Council paid tribute, saying Shiknazi was "a graduate of the 'Bnei David' preparatory school in the settlement and is the tenth person to fall in the war from the settlement of Eli in Binyamin. Professional teams from the Binyamin Council and the settlement of Ali are accompanying the family at this time."
Regional Council Head Benjamin Yisrael Gantz eulogized, "Eitan, deputy company commander from the Egoz Unit, fought bravely and led his soldiers in the Nahal Brigade on the path to destroying the enemy until he fell in battle. He grew up and was educated on dedication and love for the people and the land, and so he lived and fell. In this difficult hour, we embrace his dear wife, Hallel, his parents, and his entire family. The entire people of Israel are with you. Benjamin sends strength to the Eli community that is standing on the front lines of the war."
Maj. Revah's funeral was held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Herzl Military Cemetary in Jerusalem.
"Givat Shmuel shares in the grief of educator Or Revach from the Amit Ulpana in the city upon receiving the devastating news of the death of her husband," Givat Shmuel's Mayor Yossi Brodni said in a post on Facebook.
"Dear Or, We all embrace you during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing," he concluded.
Mor, his younger sister, eulogized Revah on behalf of herself and their brothers. "We prayed and hoped so much that we wouldn’t have to stand here and eulogize you. That knock on the door would never come. Just three months ago, we stood here and eulogized Netanel (our cousin). It seems that God wanted both of you up there," Ynet quoted her saying.
"You were the best brother in the world. You always made sure everything was done perfectly. You always gave your all to everyone. You always aspired to reach the highest places," she continued.
"You were the most humble person. You didn’t speak much—everything was done quietly and with humility. We were just waiting for the moment you’d finish your role in the army.
"Send us strength from above. Rest in peace," she concluded.