BY A STAFF REPORTER: The IDF announces the death of Sgt. Itay Chen, 19, from Netanya, who was killed and abducted by Hamas on October 7. Chen served in the 7th Armored Brigade’s 75th Battalion, and his body was taken from the Gaza border, following a battle with terrorists during the Hamas onslaught.
His death was recently declared by the Military Rabbinate based on findings and new intelligence information.