IDF colonel critically injured in Gaza War to light Independence Day torch

Col. Shai Siman-Tov was the deputy commander of the Golani’s twelfth battalion during the IDF’s last war in the Gaza Strip was critically injured during an infamous battle in Shejaiya with Hamas.

Col. Shai Siman-Tov will light the IDF's torch at the 71st Independence Day celebrations

Col. Shai Siman-Tov will light the IDF's torch at the 71st Independence Day celebrations

(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

ByANNA AHRONHEIM

APRIL 19, 2019 02:58