A memorial to two IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon was established in the Gush Etzion community of Elazar. The memorial includes a vineyard lookout post and plaques of the fallen soldiers, Lt. Ezra Asher and Lt.-Colonel Emanuel Moreno.

The memorial is situation on the path called Derech HaAvot, including trees which were planted as part of the project. The project was initiated by and is maintained by Ezrat HaAvot area resident Meni Gertler.

In yet another ruling by Israel’s High Court in response to land ownership challenges, the memorial site has to be removed no later than the end of 2016.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)