Roi Klein | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1975 Ra'anana, Israel |
| Died | July 26, 2006 (aged 31) Bint Jbeil, Southern Lebanon |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Service |  Israel Defense Forces |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Battalion 51 of the Golani Brigade |
| Commands | Deputy battalion commander |
| Battles / wars | South Lebanon conflict Second Intifada 2006 Lebanon War |
| Awards | Medal of Courage |
Roi Klein (Hebrew: רועי קליין; IPA: [ʁoˈʕi klain]; (July 10, 1975—July 26, 2006) was an Israeli major in the Golani Brigade of the Israeli Defense Forces (and one of its most highly decorated soldiers) who died during the 2006 Lebanon War.[1] Klein was killed in the Battle of Bint Jbeil after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers.[1]
- ^ a b "Dead soldier's West Bank home at risk". United Press International. July 14, 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2012.