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"A Symbol of Courage": Rng Itamar Elus, Who Fought Terrorists on October 7, Passed Away

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A policeman from the Netivot station who fought on October 7 in the battles for Netivot and Ofakim, passed away after collapsing while receiving medical treatment. • On the day of the Iluz massacre, he provided medical treatment to the wounded under fire and fought bravely in helping eliminate terrorists.
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In the midst of Hamas' murderous terrorist attack on October 7, the late Lieutenant Colonel Itamar Elus heard the sounds of gunfire on the streets of Ofakim and went into battle armed only with his pistol. He passed away today and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

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The Israel Police announced today (Saturday) with great sadness the passing of Lt. Col. Itamar Elus, a police officer in the Negev region of the Southern District, who passed away due to medical reasons. Elus served for many years in the police force with dedication, professionalism and a deep sense of mission, and even bravely fought terrorists in Ofakim on the morning of October 7. During the murderous Hamas terror attack of October 7, Elus br…

OCTOBER'S INAUGURAL HERO, POLICE OFFICER RNG ITHAMAR ELOS PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY FOLLOWING MEDICAL REASONS AFTER DAYS OF HOSPITALIZATION. “The Israeli police announce with great regret the passing of Israel's hero RNG Itamar Elwes Zell, an Israeli police officer who passed away due to medical reasons,” Israel Police said tonight. RN Itamar Alos Zal served in the Negev region of the Southern Province with dedication, professionalism and a deep…

A policeman from the Netivot station who fought on October 7 in the battles for Netivot and Ofakim, passed away after collapsing while receiving medical treatment. • On the day of the Iluz massacre, he provided medical treatment to the wounded under fire and fought bravely in helping eliminate terrorists.

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Israel Hayom broke the news in on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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