Released for publication: Captain Eitan Shiknazi fell in battle in Gaza

Binyamin Regional Council: With great sorrow, we announce the fall in battles in the Gaza Strip of Captain Eitan Shiknazi, may his memory be blessed, a resident of the settlement Ofra in Binyamin.

Eitan was 24 years old, married to Hallel. He was a graduate of the 'Bnei David' pre-military academy in the settlement.

Eitan is the tenth fallen soldier from the settlement Ofra in Binyamin in the war.

Professional teams from the Binyamin Council and the settlement Ofra are accompanying the family at this time.

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council, Israel Gantz: "Eitan, deputy company commander, a veteran of the Egoz unit, fought valiantly and led his soldiers in the Nahal Brigade on the path to destroying the enemy until he fell in battle. He grew up and was educated with dedication and love for the people and the land, and thus he lived and fell. In this difficult time, we embrace his dear wife Hallel, his parents, and all his family. The entire people of Israel are with you. Binyamin sends strength to the Ofra community standing at the front lines of the war."

Funeral details will be published later.