Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned fallen IDF Soldier Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, saying "Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I mourn Combat Engineering fighter, Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, of blessed memory, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon."
"Nehoray, of blessed memory, a wonderful young man from Eilat, fought with heroism and dedicated his soul to defending our northern border against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
"We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and his many friends, and share in their deep sorrow. May his memory be a blessing."