[89985] Saying goodbye to a Nahal legend: The legendary Sergeant Major Ehud Banai has passed away

Mourning in the Nahal Brigade: Ehud Banai has passed away

The military world and the heritage of the Nahal Brigade bow their heads following the news of the death of the legendary Sergeant Major Ehud Banai. Banai, whose persona became an inseparable part of military life, is remembered by many for his many years of service and the unique appearance that characterized him.

ynet News reported this morning on the passing of the "legendary Sergeant Major," a description that resonates among generations of soldiers who served under his command. At the same time, Zirat HaHadashot highlighted his memory as someone identified with the "legendary mustache" of the brigade, a trademark that became part of the myth surrounding his character.

The death announcements were published on June 19, 2026, and since then, social media has been filling up with obituaries from soldiers and comrades-in-arms who remember Banai as an authoritative and significant figure in building generations of soldiers in the IDF.