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Yitzhar Hofman | |
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| Native name | יצהר הופמן |
| Born | 1987 (1987) Eshhar, Israel |
| Died | 31 January 2024(2024-01-31) (aged 36–37) |
| Cause of death | Fatal shot |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Air Force |
| Rank | Major or a Rav seren |
| Unit |  Shaldag Unit |
| Battles / wars | |
Yitzhar Hofman (Hebrew:יצהר הופמן; 1987 – 31 January 2024) was an Israeli Major and commander in theIsraeli Air Force's eliteShaldag Unit.[2][3][4]
He fought in battles with Palestinian militants in the northern Gaza Strip.[5] Hofman was one of the leading Israeli special forces commanders who played key roles in theGaza war. He was responsible for the raid onAl-Shifa Hospital in Gaza in November 2023, and he supervised the attack and siege on the medical compound.[6][7]
On 31 January 2024, Hoffman was killed by aHamas sniper, who fatally shot him with anAl-Ghoul rifle.[8]
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