Yitzhar Hofman
Israeli military officer
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Yitzhar Hofman (Hebrew: יצהר הופמן; 1987 – 31 January 2024) was an Israeli Major and commander in the Israeli Air Force's elite Shaldag Unit.[2][3][4]
Yitzhar Hofman | |
|---|---|
| Native name | יצהר הופמן |
| Born | 1987 Eshhar, Israel |
| Died | 31 January 2024 (aged 36–37) |
Cause of death | Fatal shot |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
Branch |  Israeli Air Force |
Rank | Major or a
 Rav seren |
| Unit |  Shaldag Unit |
Conflicts | |
He fought in battles with Palestinian militants in the northern Gaza Strip.[5] Hofman was one of the leading Israeli special forces commanders who played key roles in the Gaza war. He was responsible for the raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza in November 2023, and he supervised the attack and siege on the medical compound.[6][7]
On 31 January 2024, Hoffman was killed by a Hamas sniper, who fatally shot him with an Al-Ghoul rifle.[8]
