Border Guard fighter Shai Garmai was killed in a bomb explosion in Jenin: 6 terrorists were eliminated

January 7, 2024   

Night operation in Jenin: Border Guard fighter from the Judea and Samaria, Lieutenant Colonel Shai Garmai, 19, was killed last night (Sunday) during an operational activity to thwart terrorism in the Jenin refugee camp. The fighter was in an operational vehicle that was hit by a powerful explosive device placed on the axis that exploded and hit their vehicle. Shai, a resident of Karmiel, left behind her parents and three siblings. Her funeral will be held today in the military section of the cemetery in Karmiel, at 3:00 PM. The updated number of police casualties in the 'Iron Swords' war is 60. Three other fighters were also wounded in the battle, one seriously, one moderately and one lightly. In the footage allegedly distributed from the moment the device exploded that hit the military vehicle and injured the fighters, a large ball of fire is seen, and shouts of "Allahu Akbar" can be heard. The wounded were evacuated to receive medical treatment at Rambam Hospital. The IDF reported that during the operation, an exchange of fire developed between the forces and a number of terrorists who threw explosives and endangered them. Later, an IDF combat helicopter assisted from the air with fire to rescue the injured forces - and fired at suspected terrorists. In addition, an aircraft attacked from the air a terrorist squad that threw explosives - and eliminated it. According to Palestinian reports, 6 terrorists were eliminated, all from the Darwish family: 4 brothers and two more cousins. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir wrote: "A painful morning - Border Patrol soldier Lt. Col. Shai Garmai. She fell during an operational activity last night in the Jenin refugee camp. Sending condolences and a huge hug to the dear family, and praying together with the entire Israeli people for the recovery of the remaining Border Patrol soldiers who were injured tonight during the activity in Jenin. "The fighters are fighting for the right to serve in the Border Guard, and even though the force is overwhelmed and there are dozens of recruits for every position, they are doing everything they can to get into the Border Guard and bravely and courageously defend our country - may their memory be blessed.".