An IDF officer who was critically wounded during fighting in southern Lebanon last week has succumbed to his wounds, the military announced.

The fallen officer is named as Capt. Shahar Gamla, 24, an officer in the Egoz commando unit, from Natur in the Golan Heights.

Gamla was severely wounded during combat in southern Lebanon on the night between Thursday and Friday. Despite extensive efforts to save his life, he died of his injuries this morning.

He is survived by his parents, Yishai and Leah, and his siblings, Rotem and Nitzan. His family chose to donate his organs, allowing him to continue saving lives even after his death.

The IDF is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident in which Gamla was wounded.