Tsuri Sagi: key obituary facts
Is Tsuri Sagi dead? Yes. Tsuri Sagi died on August 19, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Tsuri Sagi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tsuri Sagi known for?
He was an Israeli military officer.
More about Tsuri Sagi
Born: 1934.
Place of birth: Herzliya.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Israel.
Awards: Yakir Ramat Gan.
Career began: 1952.
Career ended: 1984.
Tsuri Sagi, an Israeli military officer who served as a senior commander in the 35th Paratroopers Brigade, died on August 19, 2026, aged 92.
Born Tsuri Sheinkin in Herzliya in 1934, he joined the Israel Defense Forces in 1952 and later adopted the surname Sagi, as was customary in the military. His service included work in the 35th Paratroopers Brigade and participation in reprisal operations along ceasefire boundaries.
During the First Iraqi–Kurdish War, he helped Kurdish forces train and plan with Mossad backing and became close to Kurdish leader Mustafa Barzani. He later returned to Kurdistan during the Second Iraqi–Kurdish War in 1974, when he again assisted the Peshmerga in their fighting against the Iraqi army.