IDF Sgt.-Maj. Noam Barzilay, 22, was killed fighting Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon on Wednesday.
Barzilay is from Kochav Yair, on the border of the West Bank. He served in the IDF's Egoz Unit in the Commando Brigade.
The community of Kochav Yair issued a statement saying, "There is no end to the pain. A fierce fighter in the Egoz unit, he fell in battle in Lebanon. May the memory of Noam be a blessing."
Barzilay had a Scout Movement background
Barzilay was a graduate of his local scout movement.
"He was a leading figure among the training team and the active teams. We will all miss him," said his former scout leader.
Seven other soldiers were killed with him in Wednesday's fighting against the Lebanon-based terrorist organization.
The IDF's entry into southern Lebanon began on Monday evening and is the first time that Israel's military has entered Lebanon on the ground since 2006.