I wasn't going to comment on this article because a loss of an israeli soldier isn't something you "comment on", it's a life that was taken away. I know that even though he is gone, he is looking out for his fellow soldiers. I can't believe the other comments that were written, they are far worse than distgusting. I want to send all of my condolences to the poor family of this man. May G-d only give you simchas in the future.

I cannot hate Arabs and Muslims. I can only feel pity for a people who glorify and celebrate death. I feel sorrow over the loss of children in Lebanon and Israel. Yet you celebrate the killing of Israeli children. The Arab nation will never reclaim the glory of the Caliphate of Cordoba because it is consumed by anger, hate and intolerance. That is sad for you, and sad for the world. Someday, you will want to create, to bring goodness to the world. For now, we know you only as exporters of hatred and glorifiers of death.

baruch dayan emet

To all you Hezbullah supporters! You have nothing to say against Israel that makes any sense, so you may just as well shut up. This soldier did not use civilians as shields as Hizbullah as well as their firing rockets and stockpiling munitions in civilian homes. These Israeli soldiers are not cowards or animals as you are. You all must worship Satan if you are saying g-d bless Hizbullah, since g-d does not bless terrorism. Of course Iran is the human personification of Satan.........his demons are Hibullah and Hamas. Wayne, Toronto.

ISRAEL IS A PRO PEACE COUNTRY THE PALESTINIANS WANT PEACE? A GOOD EXAMPLE IS HOW THEY TEACH THEIR KIDS TO HATE FROM AN EARLY AGE! WHAT KIND OF PEACE TEACHING IS THAT? JUST LIVE ISRAEL ALONE! HOW CAN ISRAEL MAKE PEACE WITH ENTITIES WHO WANT TO DESTROY ISRAEL! SPARE US YOUR ONE-SIDED BULL!

God curse you and your terrorist friends. Everyone knows that 90% of conflicts world-wide are caused by fanatic Muslims. Your people are blood-thirsty and hate consumed. You are driven by hatred. Everything you do is powered by your hatred of Israel and the Jewish People. You are attacking God's Chosen People and God's fury will be upon you and other losers like you!

Israel anti-peace? You're mistaken. The don't know peace because of the constant attacks they receive from the so called "peace loving" Arabs and Muslims. This man would still be alive if it wasn't for the terrorist activities of Hizbullah (Party of God, indeed). Let's not forget the "1000 lebanes killed". Those human shields the Hizbullah cowards use must be running low. Israel fights to protect women and children. Hizbullah "fights"(hides) behind women and children. The Hizbullah flag is yellow. The color of cowards. - Rick, proud American Catholic supporter of Israel. God bless and keep Israel and its people.

I'm sure it made you feel good to post such hateful messages here.. being that all of you are so much better than the Israeli's. souless bunch of swine.

all he had to do is stay home.. now he is dead. and for nothing. he was destined to die before he even entered lebanon with does Milan.sagger missiles flying around.

I grieve for this fine young man and send my wishes of condolence to his family and friends. As for those who have used this trajedy to spew their hatred let them go directly to hell. G-d bless Israel & G-d bless the IDF and G-d bless the Lotan family.

regardles where they live.

One can only hope that the next rocket finds you at home. No other army in the history of warfare goes to the pains that the IDF takes to avoid innocent civilians. You should be thankful that it is not your Arab brethren fighting you, or the Russians to name but a few. Israel could quickly solve the Hezbollah problem if it chose and probably gain some grudging respect in this insane world.

only underline who and what the Israelis are fighting against... Its time for europe to wake up before they find those people in their living room wrecking havoc in the name of Allah...hope its not too late yet to flush the toilet....

A person dies - and you are happy about it???????????? War is cruel - people die - but we should be morning, no matter where the person is from! Killing is not a solution and being happy about people dying is just absurd!!! Please show some respect for the families who are loosing their loved ones, no matter what color, religion, or nationality!!! I did not know Yotam - but I am really sad he had to go!!!

fighting for protecting his country agains the islamic terrorist .

Disgusting talkbacks on here... how dare people leave a talkback saying g-d bless hezbollah... I support Israel in everything they do... Israel doesnt kidnap people... they are the only true democratic country in the middle east... Go ISRAEL ! Am yisrael chai... F*ck the lebanese who support hezbolla and criticise israel.

for years Israel has felt that pain because before even the reestablishement of the state,there has never been a family without someone killed or which did not know of someone killed in a war. Also, there are no Israelis rejoicing and celebrating when Arabs die and there are no Israeli mothers having children in order for these to explode themselves among Arabs. Oh, and finally, sorry, no, Israel is not anti peace

if any of you pro israelis believe your pain is greater then the lebonese- you are idiots- everyone is sufferring here. just stop.

I hope U did see the photos of Israeli girls who were writing their wishes on the shells that were prepared to be fired on Lebenon. All the world knows the simple fact about Israel terrorism. Go to honest Israeli writers who put all the responsability of Israel for all the violance in the area... Lita Tova

No one believes their pain is greater than anyone elses. However this is an Israeli site, what views do you think would be expressed here. Aren't you the famous name caller from another post? Well you are also off my radar screen, I will no longer respond to your crap. For #50 I think this was an aberation, how many Jewish children strap bombs to themselves and blow up Arabs or Pals? There is a big difference to expressing and doing. Also honest writers can also disagree with you. You are wrong to imply anything different. Just like those people who call anyone who has a different view as naive or right winger, etc.

It is good to know that our hayalim are bigger heroes in their civillian lives than they are as soliders (and that is saying a great deal). We need to seriously find a way, as Israelis, to express our solidarity even in times of peace. That would be the best memorial to people like Yotam.

Mike, did you know this was a photo shoot? These little girls had spent the last week in a bomb shelter in Northern Israel. When they came out of the shelters, photographers asked them to pose and write something on the shells which they did. They were very accommodating and for all you know, their messages were about peace or inquiries about why the Lebanese want to kill them. But you read something sinister into something innocent. Take your bias to bed with you. Lyla Tov

What a brilliant reply, and what a wonderful idea to write messages of peace on shells ready to be fired on innocent people. If GOD give me the day that I will be personally present on the shleves that will be fired on Bush and our PM and you, so that I will be writting WITH MY LOVE DEARS!!! ( what a peaceful message would it be from me!!!)

Very well said!

I am sure your parents must be very proud of you...For I know a few Lebanese who are not;after your "Proud words".May allah forgive your hate and stupidity.

To all members of kibbutz Beit-Hashita,and especially to Yotam's familly;;My sincere condolences;My thoughts are with you ;in these hard times..Hayiti Yeled Meshek,Kitat Nachshon:eh yeled meoumatz shel mishpachat gilboa..;Shlaom al koulam;;;

NO BODY;has mentioned that Israeli deaths are more Important thaN Lebanese..both nations mourn their dead,and have the right to do so in their own way,But Not ONCE has a jewish familly rejoiced at the death of even ONE Lebanese civilian,And this is the difference ,between out 2 people;its called RESPECT FOR THE DEAD.One might wish for the death of ones enemy;but to rejoice once that person is dead,Is unfortunately an Arab Custom,vile and disgusting..so all I can say to you;If you are proud to be a Lebanese,I doubt whether the Lebanese are proud to have you ,who spreads such evil thoughts,and tarnishes their hopes for a better future..You are the "EMBARRESMENT AND PREDJUDICE OF THE PEOPLE OF LEBANON.

# 1, 2, 3, 4 are not lying neither that they are not sympathised with the deceased family but you should understand who wants this war. It was Israeli who wants it because they have the choice to avoid it if only they willing to exchange the illegal captured of lebanese prisoners when they occupied Lebanon land and instead they choose to attack and bomb Lebanon and killings innocent lives. Remember war is not a solution but war meant death and loosing homes, lives and people you loved. Israel is to be blamed for it not Lebanon, Lebanese people or Hisbollah.