Two additional soldiers were severely injured as well.
The campaign’s tagline, “Only those who remember know what could have been given,” appears at the start of each hike.
The letter was organized by the Gvura Families of the Fallen Forum to create a public opposition to recent calls from various sectors of the security establishment to refuse service and end the war.
"The decision reflects the state’s commitment to honor civilians who demonstrated extraordinary bravery."
In memory of fallen soldier Shmuel Harari, his widow and bereaved children will run the Jerusalem Marathon to honor his sacrifice.
The runners will dedicate their race to the memory of the late Lt. Col. (res.) Eliav Abitbol, who fell in the Iron Swords War in southern Lebanon.
The military police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
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