Extreme heat claimed his life: an Israeli soldier died in training

In an Israeli army statement, it was claimed that a soldier collapsed to the ground during a training exercise in a forest near the town of Elad.

It was noted that the medical teams, who gave the first medical attention to the 20-year-old soldier named Hillel Nehemiah Ofen at the scene, assessed that Ofen could have died of heat stroke or thirst.

The army announced that it was not aware of any underlying health problems suffered by the soldier and that an investigation was opened into the incident.

Following the fatal incident, the Israeli Army Ground Forces suspended all training exercises until 5 am on Wednesday (August 16).

FLIGHT DELAYS ARE EXPECTED

On the other hand, according to the Israeli press, delays are expected for many flights at Ben-Gurion Airport, the country’s largest airport, due to the heat wave.

In a statement from the Israel Airports Authority, “Due to the weather conditions and their effect on the technical systems of the control units and to ensure the safety of the flights, it has been decided to temporarily cancel flights landing at the airport. “. statements were included.

In Israel, where air temperatures have increased in recent days, especially in the south of the country, temperatures above 40 degrees are experienced.

Health officials call for avoiding the sun during peak hours, drinking plenty of water, and paying attention to avoiding sun exposure, especially for children and the elderly. (AA)