Sgt. David Moshe Ben Shitrit Killed by Shrapnel in Nahariya Iron Dome Incident

Aug 25, 2024, 01:05 PM

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Nahariya, Israel, where a soldier was killed due to falling shrapnel from an interceptor missile. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Sgt. David Moshe Ben Shitrit, who was serving on an Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol boat. The incident happened when an Iron Dome interceptor missile exploded above the vessel, resulting in fatal injuries. Several other personnel on board the warship sustained injuries from the shrapnel.