Maj. Assaf Dagan laid to rest in military ceremony after court order approves

After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.

Israeli soldiers and Family members of combat navigator Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan, who recently ended his life attend his funeral at the cemetery in Haifa, December 3, 2024.

(photo credit: MICHAL GILADI/FLASH90)

ByYOAV ITIEL

DECEMBER 3, 2024 18:48

Updated: DECEMBER 3, 2024 18:49

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