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===Battle of Bint Jbeil=== |
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In the early morning of July 26 the 51st Battalion was advancing through the outskirts of the town of [[Aynata]] near Bint Jbeil. A unit walked into a well prepared ambush in an olive grove surrounded by a high wall and several soldiers where hit. Klein and some other soldiers came to help to evacuate the dead and the wounded. When Klein and another soldier were preparing a stretcher a hand grenade was thrown over the wall and Klein was severely wounded. According to some accounts Klein jumped on the grenade to protect the other soldiers. The only witness to this incident however was Sgt. Shimon Adega, who was killed moments later by a direct hit.<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.nrg.co.il/online/1/ART1/509/814.html | title = קליין הפיל עצמו קדימה וזעק שמע ישרא (Klein threw himself forward and shouted Hear O Israel) | publisher = Maariv | author= Ilan Kfir | date= 25/11/2006 | accessdate= Feb 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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During the [[Battle of Bint Jbeil]], a [[hand grenade]] was thrown over the wall that was between Hezbollah militants, and Klein and his unit. Klein told his men "Klein's dead, Klein's dead" and subsequently jumped on the live grenade and stopped the explosion with his body. The soldiers reported that Klein recited the Jewish prayer, [[Shema Yisrael]], as he jumped on the grenade.<ref name="Meotti" /><ref name="Katz" /><ref name="JP071709" /> According to other accounts he yelled "Long live Israel."<ref name="TDT080907">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1559875/Israel-honours-bravery-of-armed-forces.html|title=Israel honours bravery of armed forces|last=Butcher|first=Tom|date=09 August 2007|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|accessdate=22 February 2012}}</ref> He died one day before his 31st birthday.<ref name="JP071709" /> |
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Klein reported over the radio "Klein is dead, Klein is dead" and recited the [[Shema Yisrael]] before being killed by a second grenade.<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.gvura.org/a344238-מבצע-קורי-פלדה-בינת-ג-ביל| title = מבצע "קורי פלדה" – בינת ג'ביל (Operation "Webs of Steel" – Bint Jbeil) | publisher = Yedioth Books | author= Asael Lubotzky| date= | accessdate= March 15, 2012}}</ref> The fighting lasted for several hours before the IDF could evacuate the casualties and withdraw from the area. Eight IDF soldiers were killed and two dozens were wounded in the clash. |
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==Legacy== |
==Legacy== |
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Revision as of 18:33, 21 March 2012
Roi Klein | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bogie |
| Born | March 6, 1975 invalid month Ra'anana, Israel |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Bint Jbeil, Southern Lebanon |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Service/ | Israeli Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Egoz Reconnaissance Unit |
| Battles/wars | 2006 Lebanon War *Battle of Bint Jbeil |
| Awards | Medal of Courage |
Roi Klein (Hebrew: רועי קליין; IPA: [ʁoˈʕi klain]; (July 27 1975—July 26 2006) was a Major in the Golani Brigade of the Israeli Defense Forces and one of the most highly decorated soldier who died during the 2006 Lebanon War.[1] Klein was killed in the Battle of Bint Jbeil after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers.[1]
Early life
Klein was born in Raanana, Israel, to parents that were Holocaust survivors.[2] His father's side originated from Germany and fled to Israel at the onset of the Second World War.[3] Most of his mother's family was killed in the Holocaust.[3]
Klein studied Industrial Engineering and Management at Ariel University Center of Samaria, and graduated with honors.
Klein lived in a home he built on his own in the Hayovel outpost near Eli, Mateh Binyamin, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.[1] He was married to Sara and had two sons: Gilad and Yoav.[4]
Israel Defense Forces
Klien began his IDF service in the Paratroopers Brigade but later transferred to the Golani Brigade's Egoz Reconnaissance Unit [citation needed]. In 2002, Klein received a Chief of Staff Citation for his conduct during an ambush near Nablus in which 5 Palestinian militants were killed [citation needed]. At the time of his death, Klien was the deputy commander of the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade.[5]
Battle of Bint Jbeil
In the early morning of July 26 the 51st Battalion was advancing through the outskirts of the town of Aynata near Bint Jbeil. A unit walked into a well prepared ambush in an olive grove surrounded by a high wall and several soldiers where hit. Klein and some other soldiers came to help to evacuate the dead and the wounded. When Klein and another soldier were preparing a stretcher a hand grenade was thrown over the wall and Klein was severely wounded. According to some accounts Klein jumped on the grenade to protect the other soldiers. The only witness to this incident however was Sgt. Shimon Adega, who was killed moments later by a direct hit.[6] Klein reported over the radio "Klein is dead, Klein is dead" and recited the Shema Yisrael before being killed by a second grenade.[7] The fighting lasted for several hours before the IDF could evacuate the casualties and withdraw from the area. Eight IDF soldiers were killed and two dozens were wounded in the clash.
Legacy
Roi Klein became a symbol for heroism in Israel. A new school in Netanya and Raanana have been named after him.[8]
For his actions during the war Klein received the Medal of Courage posthumously.[9]
In July 2009 the Israel High Court of Justice ruled to demolish the home of Roi Klein, where his family is currently residing, among 11 homes in Eli.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Dead soldier's West Bank home at risk". United Press International. July 14, 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- ^ a b Lazaroff, Tovah (July 17, 2009). "Family of Golani hero may lose home". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Meotti, Giulio (2010). A New Shoah: The Untold Story of Israel's Victims of Terrorism. Encounter Books. p. 386. ISBN 9781594034770.
- ^ Katz, Yossi (2010). A Voice Called: Stories of Jewish Heroism. Gefen Publishing House. p. 193. ISBN 9789652294807.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
TDT080907was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Ilan Kfir (25/11/2006). "קליין הפיל עצמו קדימה וזעק שמע ישרא (Klein threw himself forward and shouted Hear O Israel)". Maariv. Retrieved Feb 25, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Asael Lubotzky. "מבצע "קורי פלדה" – בינת ג'ביל (Operation "Webs of Steel" – Bint Jbeil)". Yedioth Books. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ Netanya weekly,22/08/2006 Template:He icon
- ^ HaLevi, Ezra. "'Medal of Courage' to be Awarded to Fallen Maj. Ro'i Klein". Artuz Sheva. Israel National News. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
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