IDF Major Boaz Tamam released from Rambam Hospital after losing leg in Lebanon missile strike

Maj. Boaz Tamam leaves Rambam Hospital one month after a Hezbollah missile strike. He now heads to Sheba Medical Center for limb rehabilitation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Times of Israel

The Final Salutes at Rambam Health Care Campus

Major Boaz Tamam, the deputy commander of the 401st Armored Brigade’s 9th Battalion, concluded his intensive month long treatment at Haifa’s Rambam Health Care Campus on April 29, 2026. The officer, who was critically wounded during a high intensity engagement in southern Lebanon, was seen bidding farewell to the medical staff across the intensive care, orthopedics, and plastic surgery departments. His departure marks a significant milestone in a recovery process that began with a life saving airlift from the northern front exactly thirty days ago.

A Deadly Encounter on the Northern Front

The injuries sustained by Tamam occurred on March 29 during a targeted Hezbollah anti-tank guided missile strike against Israeli armored units. The attack proved fatal for 19 year old Sgt. Liran Ben Zion, a tank crewman from Holon who served within the same battalion under Tamam’s leadership. The incident underscored the lethal risks faced by the 401st "Iron Tracks" Brigade as they operate within the volatile buffer zones of southern Lebanon, where anti-tank fire remains a primary threat to Israeli armor.

Surgical Intervention and the Fight for a Limb

While Tamam tragically lost one leg in the initial blast, specialized surgical teams at Rambam worked tirelessly to prevent further amputation. According to hospital reports, doctors engaged in a complex series of procedures to stabilize his other leg, which had suffered extensive burn damage and trauma. Through a combination of orthopedic and plastic surgery expertise, the medical team successfully salvaged the limb, providing the Major with a stronger foundation for his upcoming physical rehabilitation.