Overview
- The Binyamin Regional Council confirmed Feldbaum’s death in southern Gaza and identified him as a father of five from Zayit Raanan–Neria.
- Military accounts say his unit was securing tunnel infrastructure in Rafah when militants opened fire, including RPGs, after emerging underground.
- Council head Israel Gantz said he continued serving after the ceasefire declaration, citing repeated violations by Hamas.
- He was buried at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, with eulogies from family and community leaders recalling his work as a contractor and his service.
- Burial coverage reported he was shot by a sniper while operating heavy engineering machinery during the mission.