Sgt. Matan Abergil, thrown into the fighting on Oct. 7, fought Hamas terrorists alongside his commander inside a Namer armored vehicle, where he sacrificed his life by jumping on a Hamas grenade, saving his seven crewmates.

'Efi fought on the front lines and continued even after the ceasefire that Hamas violated again and again. Thanks to his bravery and sacrifice, the people of Israel will prevail.'

Rabbi Goldberg, 43, was no longer obligated to serve in reserves, yet he volunteered out of a deep conviction that defending Israel is a sacred duty.

Elisha Loewenstern, 38, was killed by an anti-tank missile while trying to rescue wounded IDF soldiers during combat in Gaza.

In the months since his death, she has found healing and purpose in an unlikely place—open-water swimming, which she now competes in and dedicates to her fallen son.

The IDF said that the family of the deceased was notified.

Salman’s story — as a high-ranking Druze officer deeply connected to both his heritage and his Jewish comrades — resonated across communities.

During the October 7 attack, Eden Nimri fought against Hamas terrorists assaulting the on-base bomb shelter, sacrificing herself while enabling 11 fellow soldiers to escape to safety.

Staff Sgt. Agam Naim, a 20-year-old paramedic, was among four Israeli soldiers killed when they entered a booby-trapped building in Rafah.

Thousands gathered Tuesday evening for the funeral of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist Jordan Cooper, a lone soldier originally from the United States, who tragically died following a rare allergic reaction.