The soldiers had recently been ranked at 'Tier B," a step down from "Tier A," which is given to soldiers who serve in particularly dangerous positions, including crossing the border.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and Minister in charge of the Government Companies Authority Dudi Amsalem signed the official appointment letter on May 13.
Hezbollah also fired several projectiles towards Israeli territory over the past 24 hours, including explosive drones and mortar shells.
The IDF also killed an additional Hamas terrorist from Hamas’s Bureij Battalion in a strike on Wednesday.
The exercise, dubbed “Sulfur and Fire,” included simulated scenarios of infiltrations into communities, drone threats, and complex incidents in the Dead Sea area.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The destruction of El-Khiam reflects a profound shift in Israeli military thinking after October 7: deny the enemy not only the desire, but the capability, to strike.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the UAE secretly during Operation Roaring Lion, accompanied by a US delegation, to strengthen strategic cooperation and discuss defense against Iran.
The continued talks come as the IDF carries out strikes in southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported on Friday.
Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff-Sergeant after the incident.
Elta, headquartered in Ashdod, is responsible for a wide range of advanced technologies, including the "Green Pine" radar system, Israel's high-power radar, and various interception systems.
Three wounded civilians rushed to local hospital after explosive drone strikes parking lot in Rosh Hanikra • IDF: Incident constitutes 'blatant violation' of ceasefire in Lebanon
