Sergeant Noam Biton z”l,
a combatant in the Givati Reconnaissance Unit, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip on 18.05.2024,
aged 20 at his fall.
“In the picture, Noam with his teammate, Sergeant Nachman Meir Chaim Waknin z”l (on the left), who fell alongside him. The picture is from the assembly areas in Gaza before their entry into the Strip. Noam’s face shows his kindness and inner peace, even before entering Gaza. Noam did everything out of a sense of mission and love for the people and what he believed in.”
First Lieutenant Shir Eilat z”l,
Platoon Commander in Battalion 414, Combat Intelligence and Border Corps, fell in battle on 07.10.2023,
aged 20 at her fall.
“The picture was taken at the end of the officers’ course. For Shir, command was an opportunity and the ability to make changes and make critical decisions. She saw her role as a ‘mother in the command center,’ and that’s exactly what happened on the day of her fall – she took care of her soldiers for hours and tried to get reinforcements by any means, until the last moment.”
Major Shahar Nathaniel Buzaglo z”l,
Company Commander in Battalion 77, ‘Sa’ar Golani’ (7) Formation, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on 22.09.2025,
aged 27 at his fall.
“The picture was taken at the end of Shahar’s studies at the Command and Staff College, together with his wife Adi. He began his studies at the college and completed a degree in Security and Economics and a Company Commander course there. Shahar completed his studies out of a sense of mission, commitment to his men, and a deep desire to command a company, from the belief in the righteousness of the path.”
Major Tzafrir Bar Or z”l,
Deputy Commander of the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, fell in battle in Operation ‘Protective Edge’ on 20.07.2014,
aged 32 at his fall.
“The picture was taken in Paris, 2013, when Tzafrir was serving as Deputy Commander of the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion. Tzafrir, along with his wife Sivan and their eldest daughter Lian, who was 4 months old, flew for a short weekend vacation between deployments and training. Less than a year later, he fell in battle.”
Sergeant Barak Daniel Halperin z”l,
Squad Leader in the Shaked Battalion, Givati Brigade, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on 09.12.2024,
aged 19 at his fall.
“The picture is from the beret march of Barak’s soldiers. He was the commander born for this, and when he received his soldiers, a deep connection was formed. Day after day, Barak pushed them to succeed; he was not just a commander to them, but also a friend. To this day, his soldiers speak of him and the love and strength he gave them.”
Brigadier General Arlozor (Zurik) Lev z”l,
Commander of an Air Force operational base, fell during an operational activity on 09.10.1973, his burial place is unknown,
aged 40 at his fall.
“The picture shows my father returning from a flight on a Mirage aircraft. One of my father’s most prominent traits was that he was a man of the people. He had a warm relationship with the soldiers at the base who loved him very much – just like in the picture.”
Sergeant Yossef Itamar Bruchim z”l,
Battalion Sergeant Major in the Paratroopers Basic Training Base, fell in battle on 08.10.2023,
aged 20 at his fall.
“The picture is from the end of Itamar’s NCO course. I knew the photographers and asked them to take a picture of us together so we would have a cute photo in uniform. A real and beautiful moment of us brothers, which I will never forget.”
Sergeant Tamir Osman z”l,
Combatant in the Nachshon Battalion (90), Kfir Brigade, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on 26.11.2024,
aged 21 at his fall.
“When the war began, Tamir fought to transfer to combat roles. The picture is from the end of the beret march with his parents. Throughout the march, he suffered from leg pain, and because he was older than the other members of his team (he was 21), he felt he had to set a personal example and could not give up. His friends said about him – ‘If we all walked 52 km, Tamir walked 150 km,’ because he always went back to help the last ones.”
Sergeant Ofeq Russo z”l,
Combat Diver in Shayetet 13, fell in battle on 08.10.2023,
aged 21 at his fall.
“The picture is from Ofeq’s graduation ceremony at Shayetet 13. Ofeq was a beloved only son to Inbar, a loving son, and partner to Roni. He was strong and had great willpower. The training was his whole world and a dream come true. Although he claimed he didn’t have all the qualifications, Ofeq invested his all in it and achieved results and accomplishments.”
Sergeant Major (Res.) Keren Tendler z”l,
Flight Mechanic in the ‘Yasur’ Squadron, fell in battle in Southern Lebanon on 12.08.2006,
aged 26 at her fall.
“In the picture, Keren is in the flight mechanic course. She fought to pave her way in the Air Force in a role that was exclusively filled by men, and became the first flight mechanic on the ‘Yasur’ helicopters that she loved. Her struggle to prove she was equal ended with her death as the only woman who fell in Lebanon.”
Sergeant Yonatan Yitzhak Samo z”l,
Combatant in Battalion 202, Paratroopers Brigade, died of his wounds on 10.11.2023, after being wounded in battle in the central Gaza Strip,
aged 21 at his fall.
“The full picture emphasizes Yonatan even more. After a grueling beret march, he looks directly at his commander and salutes him with pride. He was an honest and direct person, always looking the person in front of him in the eye, driven by purpose and knowing exactly where he was going.”
Sergeant Major (Res.) Adi Oudia Baruch z”l,
Operations Sergeant in the Judea Regional Brigade, was killed by rocket shrapnel in Sderot after being summoned for emergency duty (Tzav 8) on 12.10.2023,
aged 22 at her fall.
“When Adi posted this picture on Instagram, she wrote: ‘I have an inexplicable love for clouds,’ and even wrote a poem titled ‘Cotton Candy Clouds.’ Looking at the picture, one feels how much she was, and still is, like a cloud of light.”
Sergeant Major (Res.) Eyal-Eliyahu Azuri z”l,
Combatant in the ‘Nachshon’ Battalion, Brigade 5, fell in operational activity on 09.04.2002,
aged 27 at his fall.
“The picture is from the first birthday of his niece Roni, about a month before he fell. Eyal loved Roni and was proud of her everywhere he went; she is the only niece out of 8 that Eyal got to know. On every occasion, Eyal would mention that his army service was the best period of his life.”
Sergeant Gal Basson z”l,
Combatant in the Yahalom Unit, Combat Engineering Corps, fell from an anti-tank missile hit on 25.07.2014,
aged 20 at his fall.
“Gal met a friend from home who served in the Combat Engineering Corps at the assembly areas. Gal was full of enthusiasm for the upcoming combat entry and was happy to see a familiar face. They took a picture together, a small moment of togetherness amidst a different reality. When the city officer arrived that Shabbat with the difficult news and asked for a picture, I knew immediately that this was the picture that would be published.”
Sergeant Michael Golan Ugolnik z”l,
Combatant in the reserve unit of the Paratroopers Nahal, fell in battle in the village opposite the “Tzah” junction on 16.10.1973,
aged 27 at his fall.
“The picture was taken at the Crusader fortress in March 1965. About two years after the picture was taken, Michael was discharged from his regular service and assigned to the reserve unit. In the Yom Kippur War, he was among the first paratroopers to cross the Suez Canal in rubber boats. Michael excelled in fulfilling his missions, was modest, quiet, and beloved by all his comrades.”
First Lieutenant Itai Maur z”l,
Platoon Commander in Battalion 51 of the Golani Brigade, fell in battle on 07.10.2023,
aged 23 at his fall.
“Liav, Itai’s sister, asked him to take some pictures even though he didn’t like being photographed. This picture was taken during the officers’ course. Itai really wanted to become an officer. When they offered him the opportunity, he felt he wasn’t ready enough, until finally, after a conversation with the Battalion Commander and on the recommendation of his Rabbi, he went to officers’ school and was happy.”
Sergeant Major Adi Eldor z”l,
Combatant in the Maglan Unit, Commando Formation, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip on 11.02.2024,
aged 21 at his fall.
“The picture was taken during a leave home during the war. It’s hard to miss the wide smile and the hug for the puppies he found a month before the war and was so happy to meet. This is exactly the smile we will cherish and remember from Adi.”
Sergeant Yarin Mari Feld z”l,
Medic in the Northern Brigade, fell in battle on 07.10.2023,
aged 20 at her fall.
“The ambulance in the picture was like her home; she knew she was needed there and that she had the strength to help and save people. Her life’s passion was to care for people, and she volunteered at Magen David Adom from the age of 15. In the year she fell, she was supposed to start a nursing and paramedic track.”
Private Yaakov (Yankele) Yaacovian z”l,
Tanker in Brigade 8, fell in battle in Quneitra, Sinai on 06.06.1967,
aged 24 at his fall.
“This picture is among the last pictures I have of Yankele. In a postcard he wrote in the tank just before going out to battle, he wrote to me (Edna, his widow), who was pregnant: ‘Greetings to everyone, love you both (boy or girl – doesn’t matter) always and forever!!!’ From the use of the word ‘forever,’ I understood that he knew it was unlikely he would return to me and would not even know the baby. And that is what happened. His firstborn son was born on October 29th, and was named after him – Kobi!”
Sergeant Yehali Shor z”l,
Combatant in the Yahalom Unit, Combat Engineering Corps, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip on 03.05.2025,
aged 20 at his fall.
“The picture is from the end of Yehali’s beret march. The march was exhausting and long, yet Yehali, true to himself, maintained his perpetual smile. Yehali’s ability to be joyful, no matter the situation, will be forever preserved in our memory.”
Private Reuven Erlich z”l,
Squad Commander in the Oded Brigade, fell in battle on 10.07.1948,
aged 24 at his fall.
“The picture is from the way to the Jordan Valley in ’48. To my left is me, Israel Riva, his commander. A few months after the picture was taken, Reuven fell. In the incident where he fell, Reuven was wearing my binoculars around his neck, and the Syrians thought he was the commander. They ended up shooting Reuven with a bullet that was meant for me.”
Sergeant Maor Cohen Kadosh z”l,
Platoon Communications Commander, Northern Regional Brigade, died in an accident while on duty on 17.01.2010,
aged 21 at his fall.
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