IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Liam Hazi in West Bank op.

During the incident in which Hazi was killed, a soldier in the same battalion was wounded.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JANUARY 30, 2025 19:15 Updated: JANUARY 30, 2025 19:29

Staff Sergeant (St.-Sgt.) Liam Hazi (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

Staff Sergeant (St.-Sgt.) Liam Hazi, 20, was killed during operational activity in Jenin in the West Bank on Thursday, the IDF announced. 

St.-Sgt. Hazi was in the ‘Haruv’ Reconnaissance Battalion of the Kfir Brigade.

He was from Rosh Ha'ayin. 

During the incident in which Hazi was killed, a soldier in the same battalion was wounded.

IDF soldiers conduct military operations in Judea and Samaria, September 19, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Wounded soldier evacuated for treatment 

The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and his family has been notified.

According to the IDF's tally, the death of St.-Sgt. Hazi raises the total of soldiers killed on or since October 7, 2023, to 842.