Many people came today (Tuesday) to the Idan family home in Rosh Ha’Ein after it was learned that the son, Major General Sagi Idan, 24 years old, a fighter in the 8208 Battalion, was killed in the tragic incident in the Gaza Strip. Sagi left behind his parents and a brother who serves in regular service. Thousands were present in the military section At Rosh Ha’Ein Cemetery to accompany him to eternal rest. Among those present was Defense Minister Yoav Galant, who attended the funeral and laid a wreath on behalf of the government.
They fought bravely in battle: the stories of those who fell in the terrible disaster in the Gaza Strip
Heavy disaster in the Gaza Strip: 21 fighters were killed by damage to collapsed buildings and a tank
Lt. Col. Israel Sabeg paid tribute to him “The pain of your fall cannot be described in words. Throughout the months of fighting in Gaza, you demonstrated professionalism and striving for contact. You were called to flag and you were the first to show up. We will do everything we can until we bring peace. We will do everything to win. Sagi, you left a mark and we will continue on your way. I salute you”.
His friend Alon Magenzi mourned his death: “Sagi, our dear and beloved brother, who would have believed that we would come to a moment when you should be eulogized. Sagi loved to give and help without thinking of getting anything in return. You were family to us, a supportive shoulder in difficult moments. How much joy you brought with you. How can we digest that you are gone ? We will miss your addictive laugh. On the seventh of October you went to get equipment and went down to fight in the siege without fear and without thinking twice. You went to defend the country you love so much.”
His partner Gal mourned in tears: “My mistake. Since October 7th we have met less because of the reserves. I know you did something important, that you protected the country. But I want to be a little selfish, I want you with me. We asked that we be each other’s for life. You were taken from me The best friend. The one who accommodates and cares and brings out the best in me. A beautiful future was taken from me. You taught me what love is, a love I didn’t know I could feel with such intensity. I promise to keep it. I love you from my mother and I hope you are well.”
His brother, Itai, a soldier in regular service, spoke of his brother with tears in his eyes: “I don’t know how I get through another day without you? Without jumping on you when I return from the army? Without seeing you and hearing you? You and I were always good friends, always together. There was We built a great love. It was always clear that we would be there for each other. We had a lot of laughter. You had a huge heart. You were a source of inspiration for me. You helped me make wise decisions and always watched over us and took care of me. My great God now you are not here. What will be next to me when I Will I need help? It was important that the parents didn’t worry. You didn’t tell them that you entered Gaza, you only told me. I worried about you. During the war, the bond between our sons grew stronger. It was clear to both of us that we were fighting for the house. Even when you could have been released from the reserves, and mother begged you to come out, you didn’t agree. You said that you have to carry out the task. You protected us all. Forever, brother, I will always remember you.”
His father, my father, gave a eulogy: “Our Sagi, my firstborn. You brought us happiness with your birth. You will remain forever in our hearts and we will commemorate you forever. The grief of bereavement from this damned war touched us too. You were thinking about studies, marriage and starting a family. It is unbelievable that you are gone from us. We love you and salute you”.
His mother Limor mourned in tears: “Sagi, my heart refuses to believe. You brought a great light into our lives when you were born. We were blessed with 24 years of happiness. There is a life before Sagi and after you were born. And now there is a life after Sagi. We were not prepared for such a life. You were a ray of light for all The family. You always took care of everyone. You always helped. You are an amazing elder brother to our Eti. You always make sure that no harm comes to him, and the harm came to you. You didn’t share with me every time you put me in Gaza so that I wouldn’t worry. My child, how proud we are of the person you have become. I Hugging you my boy, a big hug as always. You could have been released from the reserves because of your job role but you didn’t agree. You said the mission had to be completed. It will never be the same without you. We will keep you in our hearts forever. This is a love that will never end. Sorry we couldn’t protect you from the evil that is in the world”.
Earlier today, Sagi’s mother said: “Sagi was a boy with a huge heart. A kind of ray of light. His smile was captivating. He radiated his light on a person he met. He was quiet but very serious. Marks goals and conquers them. He was loved by All his friends. There were a lot of friends around him.”
The mother added: “He loved this country. Every chance he had, he would carry a flag. A friend from the army told me that Sagi saw a flag lying on the floor in one of the destroyed houses in Gaza. He told a friend: ‘I don’t go to sleep until I wear it on the roof and wave it the flag’. He also finished his training with the flag on his back. He had the option of quitting the reserves but she didn’t agree, he said ‘Mom, they gave me a task until it’s perfect I’m not coming back. I’m finishing the reserves properly.’ He was a star in the family, she was the leader. He was a proud child.”
video-caption">May their memory be blessed – those who fall in the disaster in the Gaza Strip (Photo: IDF website)
21 soldiers fell in the last day as a result of RPG rockets hitting a tank and a building that collapsed and led to the collapse of another building on top of the soldiers, as the IDF spokesman allowed for publication this morning. Preliminary details emerged that as part of the mission of the soldiers of the 8208 reserve battalion near Kisifov, two RPG missiles were fired, one of which hit In a tank and another in a building. As a result of the damage to the building, a massive explosion occurred which led to its collapse and the collapse of another building next to it on the fighters.
The IDF spokesman, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari, commented on the many rumors regarding the incident, saying: “We are aware of the rumor mill that was yesterday regarding the incident. I want to make it clear that we publish verified information, and only after we update the families. This is what we will continue to do. Behind the rumors There are families who are experiencing the most difficult hour, and I call for responsible and sensitive behavior. War has a heavy and painful price. The dear reservists who stood up for the flag sacrificed what was dearest to them all so that we can all live in security.”
