Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Basil Sweid, 32, from Peki'in, died during an operational activity in southern Lebanon, the military confirmed on Thursday.
Sweid was a driver in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday evening when a vehicle overturned during an operation near Rab El Thalathine in southern Lebanon.
In the same incident, another soldier was moderately wounded and evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment.
When not on reserve duty with the IDF, Sweid worked as an operations coordinator in Rambam Medical Center's administrative management staff.
Sweid eulogized by Rambam Medical Center, where he worked
Rambam CEO Dr. Michal Mekel eulogized Sweid, saying his death is a "very sad day for the entire Rambam family."
"To wake up to such a calamity - the heart is broken," Mekel added.
Sweid "gave above and beyond for Israeli society, and was well known at Rambam for his dedication, diligence, and willingness to help, always accompanied by a smile," she said.
He was "part of the Rambam family, a devoted, beloved, and appreciated employee," said Nissim Haim, VP Human Resources, Operations, and Infrastructure at Rambam.