The IDF Spokesperson's Unit cleared for publication on Thursday morning that Major (Res.) Harel Birenstock, aged 34, from Nokdim, a company commander in the 2855th Battalion, 55th Brigade, and Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, aged 33, from Eilat, a combat soldier in the 2855th Battalion, 55th Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
According to the statement, in the incident in which the two reservists fell, four IDF reserve soldiers were severely injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital, and their families have been notified.
The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday around 12:00 p.m. in the area of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon.
During operational activity by Brigade Combat Team troops to clear terrorist infrastructure inside a building, a fatal explosion occurred, killing the two reservists and wounding the other four.
The Gush Etzion Regional Council announced on Wednesday evening the death of Birenstock, the son of Shlomo and Yonat Birenstock from Neve Daniel and the grandson of Nechama Birenstock of Efrat.
In a statement, the council said, "The Gush Etzion Regional Council announces with deep sorrow the death of Harel Birenstock. We mourn the heavy loss and extend heartfelt condolences to his parents, wife, brothers, sisters, and all the members of the family."
Details of the funeral procession will be published later.
