IDF Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay killed during attempted kidnapping

Terrorists in Gaza ambushed and attempted to abduct Azulay, an initial IDF investigation revealed.

The IDF announced the death of Master Sgt. (Res.) Abraham Azulay on Wednesday.

Azulay, 25, was killed in Khan Yunis. He was an engineering vehicle operator in the 77th Armored Corps Battalion and was originally from Yitzhar.

Terrorists in Gaza ambushed and attempted to abduct Azulay, an initial IDF investigation revealed.

Azulay fought back and was shot and killed.

'A hero, a true pioneer' Yossi Dagan eulogizes Azulay

"Abraham, of blessed memory, was a hero, a true pioneer, a builder of hilltops and farms," head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, said. "He worked to develop and prepare farms and blaze new roads in Samaria. He was utterly devoted to settling and defending the Land of Israel.

"He came to Samaria as a teenager to help build it, and was one of our best and bravest, building the hilltops with courage and love. Abraham was the 31st fallen soldier from our council int he Swords of Iron war. He gave his life for the people and the land while doing what he loved and believed in - building the land."

"The Samaria Regional Council family will stand by beloved Ruth in anything she may need," he continued. "The settlement movement in Samaria and the entire Yitzhar community mourn and embrace the Azulay and Yogev families."

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