Hotovely: Lieutenant Colonel M. gave his life for Israel's security

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely expressed regret over the fall of Lt. Col. M. in the incident in Gaza

"The entire State of Israel is mourning the death of Lieutenant Colonel M., a great fighter, a hero of Israel, who gave his life for the security of the State. Israel, "she said.

"People will do best to honor his memory by upholding the IDF spokesperson's directive, instead of spreading personal information that will serve Israel's enemies," she said.