Overview
- The Binyamin Regional Council confirmed Feldbaum’s death and said he is the council’s 59th fallen soldier since the war began.
- Military officials reported the unit was ambushed in Rafah’s Jenina neighborhood when gunmen emerged from a tunnel and fired, including RPG rounds.
- Feldbaum was a reservist from Zayit Raanan–Neria who worked as a contractor and was the father of five.
- Council head Israel Gantz said he continued serving after a declared ceasefire that officials describe as repeatedly violated by Hamas.
- Friends described him as widely known and active in developing young communities, and funeral arrangements were not yet announced.