Sebastian Haion
Sebastian Haion | |
|---|---|
| Native name | סבסטיאן איון |
| Born | 1973 Rosh HaAyin |
| Died | March 19, 2024 (aged 51) Al-Shifa hospital |
| Buried | Nahariya Military Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Israel |
| Service | Israel Defense Forces |
| Commands | 401st Brigade |
| Battles / wars | |
Sebastian Haion (Hebrew: סבסטיאן איון; died March 19, 2024) was a Warrant Officer in the 401st Brigade and was killed at Al-Shifa hospital on March 19 trying to subdue a Palestinian militant.[1]
Military career
[edit]Sebastian was conscripted in the Israel Defense Forces when he was 18 years old and served in the second Lebanon war, the 2006 Gaza war, the 2014 Gaza war, and was killed in action during the Israel-Hamas war.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Sebastian Haion was born in Argentina and moved to Israel in his teens.[3] He was the father of four children and lived in Rosh Ha'ayin.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Fox, Nina; Lukash, Alexandra; Kraus, Yair; Cohen, Nir (Shoko) (March 20, 2024). "Sebastian Haion's last moments before falling near Al Shifa: 'He attempted to subdue the fleeing terrorist'". Ynet. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Aderet, Ofer (March 19, 2024). "Israeli army names reservist killed in Gaza combat near Al-Shifa Hospital". Haaretz. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Warrant Officer Sebastian Haion, oleh from Argentina, killed in Gaza". Israel Hayom. March 19, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "IDF announces soldier killed in north Gaza fighting, taking ground offensive toll to 251".