New Haven Native Killed in Lebanon Combat

Israel identifies IDF soldier Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz as victim

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:34pm

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The Israel Foreign Ministry has announced that 22-year-old Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, a soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in combat in Lebanon. Katz was a native of New Haven, Connecticut.

Why it matters

The death of a young American-born soldier in the ongoing conflict in Lebanon is a tragic loss that highlights the human toll of the regional tensions. As a New Haven native, Katz's passing is especially impactful for the local community.

The details

According to the Israel Foreign Ministry's X account, Sgt. Katz was a member of the 890th Battalion in the Paratroopers Brigade when he was killed in combat operations in Lebanon. The ministry expressed condolences to his family and loved ones, stating 'May his memory be a blessing.'

  • Sgt. Katz was killed in combat operations in Lebanon on March 29, 2026.

The players

Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz

A 22-year-old soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces Paratroopers Brigade, who was killed in combat in Lebanon.

Israel Foreign Ministry

The government agency that identified Sgt. Katz as a New Haven native and expressed condolences over his death.

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What they’re saying

“Our hearts are with his family and loves ones. May his memory be a blessing.”

— Israel Foreign Ministry

The takeaway

The tragic loss of a young New Haven soldier in the ongoing conflict in Lebanon serves as a somber reminder of the human toll of regional tensions, and underscores the impact these events can have on local communities.