IDF Names Ron Yonatan Roytman and Yuval Shai Svilem as Soldiers Killed at Judea Junction

Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem fell in combat at Judea Junction in the Judea Brigade's sector, the IDF announced after notifying their families. Roytman, 23, from Ashkelon, served as a squad commander in Ari Battalion (775) of the Rescue Brigade. Svilem, 20, from Hod Hasharon, was a soldier in the same battalion. The announcement cleared both soldiers' names for publication. Three other soldiers from the battalion were lightly wounded and taken to hospital for treatment, and their families were also informed.