Lt. Adar Ben Simon, 20, was killed while defending the IDF Zikim base during a Hamas attack on October 7, according to Israeli military sources. The soldier, who served as a commander, is described as having sacrificed her life like a hero in the battle.
Ben Simon was among the first to respond to the attack, which targeted the base in southern Israel. Her actions during the confrontation were noted by her unit as exemplary. The incident is part of the broader conflict following Hamas’s surprise assault on Israel.
The Israeli military has confirmed the death of Lt. Ben Simon and is investigating the circumstances of the attack. No further details have been released at this time. The attack on Zikim base is one of several incidents attributed to Hamas in the early stages of the conflict.
( timesofisrael.com )
