Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger.(Instagram) Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills IDF Soldier Noam Hamburger Near Lebanon Border The Media Line Staff 05/24/2026 Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, of Atlit, was killed Friday after a Hezbollah drone launched from Lebanon struck Israeli troops operating near the northern border inside Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Hamburger served as a combat soldier specializing in technology and maintenance in the 9th Battalion of the 401st Brigade.
The military said one soldier was seriously wounded in the attack and a noncommissioned officer sustained light injuries. Both were evacuated for medical treatment, and their families were notified.
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According to the IDF, a second explosive drone landed in the same area about 25 minutes later. No injuries were reported in that incident.
Hamburger’s mother, Liat Hamburger, described her son in remarks to Ynet; “Noam was pleasant and kind, he was simply a great gift to any mother. He always had a big smile, was an excellent student and loved to learn.”
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