American-born IDF soldier killed in combat in Lebanon

An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed in combat in Southern Lebanon, the military announced on Sunday morning.

The soldier was identified as Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, from New Haven, Conn.

“My wife and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak HaCohen Katz, of blessed memory, who fell in battle in Lebanon,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Moshe, of blessed memory, immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought bravely in defense of our homeland. On behalf of all the citizens of Israel, we embrace Moshe’s family in their time of sorrow and wish a swift and full recovery to our soldiers who were wounded in the same incident. May his memory be blessed,” the statement continued.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also paid tribute to the fallen soldier, writing that “Moshe chose to leave a