Son of Yitzhak and Galit, brother of Omer and Adi Ben Harush.

Born on August 1, 2001 (12 Av 5761).

In November 2020, he enlisted in the Oketz Unit, completed his training as an attack dog handler, and continued his path in the unit as an instructor. He commanded dog preparation processes, trained soldiers, and in his last position served as a lead instructor in the attack platoon.

Guy played a significant role in the “Iron Swords” War. On October 7th, he fought in Kibbutz Be’eri, and later spent many months in the Gaza Strip alongside his soldiers. He went on to fight in southern Lebanon for several weeks.

Staff Sergeant Guy Ben Harush fell during a clash with terrorists in southern Lebanon, alongside the 71st Battalion of the 55th Reserve Brigade, on October 24, 2024 (22 Tishrei 5785). He was 23 years old.

He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Pardes Hanna. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

Guy was a dedicated, professional, humane, and caring commander who did everything for his soldiers and was loved by all who knew him, both at home and in the unit.

Son of Tal and Hagit, older brother to Shira and Michal, and a partner.

David was born on 10 May 2003 (8 Iyar 5763).

In November 2022, he enlisted in the Oketz Unit, completing four months of basic training followed by nearly a year of combat training as an attack dog handler before entering combat during the Iron Swords War.

When the war broke out, David was determined to fight alongside his friends and fellow fighters despite still being in training. Through sheer perseverance, he became one of the first soldiers in the training company to reach operational status and entered combat in the Gaza Strip with his dog Sitka.

Staff Sergeant David Sasson fell during an encounter with terrorists in the southern Gaza Strip, in the Qatari neighborhood, on 6 March 2024 (26 Adar I 5784). He was twenty years old.

He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Netanya. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.

Throughout his service, David was a leading and influential figure, inspiring many around him and pushing for excellence. His comrades described him as a person with “superhuman abilities” who, once set his mind on something, would not stop until he achieved it.

Son of Mark-Yitzhak and Devorah, and brother to Eliana, Yonatan, and Tal.

Aryeh was born on 24 September 1996 (11 Tishrei 5757) in Jerusalem.

He enlisted in the IDF on 27 July 2016 and served in the Oketz Unit.

Major Aryeh Shlomo Ziering fell in the Iron Swords War during the battle to liberate Yiftach Base on 7 October 2023 (22 Tishrei 5784). He was twenty-seven years old.

He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Ra’anana. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, and a brother.

Throughout his service, Aryeh was a role model to everyone around him. He was kind, modest, dedicated, and deeply caring, always stepping up to help with any task or request. Aryeh excelled in every area he touched—throughout his training, in combat, and as a commander.

Son of Vicky and Selwyn Gershon, brother to Marcel, Biora, Lance, Carmel, Barak, Hadassah, and Stav.

Born on 1 May 1986 (22nd of Nissan 5746) in Kibbutz Kissufim.

Saar was married to Yasmin, and the couple had two daughters: Maya and Tavor. He served as a combat soldier in the Oketz Unit (IDF canine unit), later founded the emergency response team in Kissufim, and served as the kibbutz’s security coordinator for 11 years.

Saar prepared for October 7th from the day he entered his role, even designing and installing a metal bar that locks the safe room door from the inside — a feature that, in retrospect, greatly contributed to saving lives, as people did not have to physically hold the door shut.

The story of Kibbutz Kissufim ended the way it did in large part thanks to Saar, who gave his life for us. His professionalism, composure, and leadership changed the course of events in Kissufim on that Black Saturday.

Master Sergeant Saar Margolis z”l fell in battle in Kibbutz Kissufim as a member of the emergency response team on October 7th, 2023 (22nd of Tishrei 5784). He was thirty-seven years old.

He was laid to rest in the civil cemetery in Kissufim.

Son of Dalia and Hertzel, and brother to Amos, Galit, Itay, Tal, and Riki.

Bar was born on 22 December 1991 (15 Tevet 5752) in Netanya.

He enlisted in the IDF on 27 July 2010 and served in the Oketz Unit.

Major Bar Pelech fell in battle in Jenin on 14 September 2022 (18 Elul 5782). He was thirty years old.

He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Netanya. He is survived by his mother, three brothers, and two sisters.

Engraved on his gravestone by his family are the words: “A great man who did great things — lived like a prince and fought like a lion.”

Son of Tikva and Shmuel, and the youngest brother of Malka, Irit, and Yael.

He was married to Moriah and father to Yoel-Shmuel, Amir-David, and Ya’ara.

Yair was born on December 13, 1977 (3rd of Tevet 5738) in Nahariya.

He served in the Oketz Unit, and after his discharge from the IDF, he continued to serve in the reserves in Battalion 8202. His reserve service spanned about fifteen years, during which he served as a squad commander, always answering the call to training and operational duty with a strong sense of mission.

On July 25, 2014 (27th of Tammuz 5774), during Operation Protective Edge, Yair was wounded in an exchange of fire.

Yair fell in battle at the age of 36 and a half.

He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Rehovot. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, his parents, and three sisters.

Son of Klara and Albert, younger brother of Shulamit. He was married to Gal and father to Arbel-Gil.

Michael was born in Latvia—then part of the Soviet Union—on 7 November 1983 (1 Kislev 5744). He enlisted in the IDF on 26 November 2002.

He served in the Oketz Unit, and after completing his mandatory service, he continued in the unit as a career soldier. During his service, he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant.

Master Sergeant Michael Mikhailevich fell in the line of duty on 15 March 2013 (4 Nisan 5773). He was twenty-nine years old. He was laid to rest in the Be’er Sheva Military Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and son, his parents, and his sister.

Son of Ronit and Uri, and the third child in the family — brother to Reut and Nimrod. Raudor-Dror was born in Rishon LeZion on 14 August 1987 (19 Av 5747).

He enlisted in the IDF on 22 November 2005.

He served in the Oketz Unit, and after completing his mandatory service, he continued as a career soldier.

Staff Sergeant Dror fell in the line of duty on 26 July 2011 (24 Tammuz 5771).

He was twenty-four years old. Dror was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion. He is survived by his parents, sister, and brother.

The only son of Diana and Michael. Kirill was born in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, on 24 August 1985 (7 Elul 5745).

On 2 December 2004, Kirill enlisted in the IDF. He passed the selection process and was accepted into the elite 669 rescue unit. After a year in training, he requested to transfer to the Oketz Unit, where he combined his deep love for dogs with his dream of taking part in operational missions.

Staff Sergeant Kirill Golenshin fell in battle in the Gaza Strip on 1 November 2006 (10 Cheshvan 5767). He was twenty-one years old. He was laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem. He is survived by his parents; his sister, Kira, was born two years after his passing.

Engraved on his headstone are his own words: “You don’t need to try — you need to do! So what’s the deal?”, and also: “Always with you, always with us.”

Son of Hadasa and Hanoch, and the middle child between two sisters. He was born in Kiryat Gat on 24 March 1984 (20 Adar II 5744).

On 7 August 2002, Nadav enlisted in the Oketz Unit. His comrades referred to him as “the life and soul” of the platoon.

On the evening of Hanukkah, 7 December 2004 (24 Kislev 5765), Nadav fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. This occurred during a complex operation carried out by the Golani reconnaissance unit, which entered the Sajaiya neighborhood in Gaza with the goal of uncovering a tunnel. A 200-kilogram explosive device, buried two meters underground, detonated—killing Nadav. Despite the massive force of the blast, Nadav’s body and that of his beloved dog Diablo were found lying close together, as if asleep.

Staff Sergeant Nadav was laid to rest at the Kiryat Gat Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Ravit and Hila.

Son of Tzipora and Yaakov, and brother to Ilanit and Naor. He was born on 24 January 1977 (5 Shevat 5737) in Tel Aviv.

In early August 1995, Micha enlisted in the IDF. Upon completing basic training, he was selected for an instructional course at the Counter-Terrorism School at Adam Base, and later joined the Oketz Unit, where he served for eight months.

On the evening of 4 February 1997 (28 Shevat 5757), the Helicopter Disaster occurred when two Yas’ur helicopters collided over the community of Sha’ar Yishuv. Seventy-three soldiers and aircrew members, en route to an operational mission in Lebanon, were killed — among them Micha. He was twenty years old at the time of his death.

Staff Sergeant Micha was laid to rest at the Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery. In March 2001, “Micha Area” was inaugurated in partnership with the Oketz Unit in Ben Shemen Forest, as a memorial site for the unit’s heritage.

Son of Yehudit and Moshe, and brother to Anat, Adar, and Matan. He was born on 7 March 1976 (5 Adar II 5736) in Tel Aviv and later grew up in Ramat Hasharon.

In early April 1995, Haran enlisted in the Israeli Navy. He served in the Shayetet (naval commando unit) for approximately nine months before transferring to the Oketz Unit.

On the evening of 4 February 1997 (28 Shevat 5757), the Helicopter Disaster occurred, when two Yas’ur helicopters collided over the community of Sha’ar Yishuv. Seventy-three soldiers en route to an operational mission in Lebanon were killed, including Haran. He was twenty-one years old at the time of his death.

Staff Sergeant Haran-Eliezer was laid to rest at the Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers.

Son of Daniela Even-Tzur and Guy Zak, and brother to Nurit, Lior, Nofar, and Maayan.

He was born on June 5, 1975 (26 Sivan 5735) at the hospital in Hadera.

In his early years, the family lived in Arad, and when Yoav was five years old, they moved to Rishon LeZion, where he grew up and was educated.

In early April 1993, Yoav enlisted in the IDF and served as a transport driver at Camp Adam. On May 20, 1994 (10 Sivan 5754), Yoav fell while on duty. He was 19 years old.

Corporal Yoav was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion. He is survived by his parents and four siblings. Three years after his death, his sister Lihi was born.

Son of Esther and Jacques (Jimmy), and brother to Gadi, Oded, and Asaf. He was born on 29 July 1971 (7 Av 5731) in Kfar Saba.

In November 1989, Maurice enlisted in the IDF for mandatory service and volunteered for the Israeli Air Force’s elite unit “Shaldag,” later transferring to the Oketz Unit.

On 2 August 1993 (15 Av 5753), Maurice fell in the line of duty in a car accident that occurred in Kfar Saba as he was returning from the Armored Corps Memorial Site in Tel Aviv after a day of reserve service.

Staff Sergeant Maurice was laid to rest at the Kfar Saba Military Cemetery. He was twenty-two years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents and three brothers.

Son of Rita and Rona, and brother to Lihi. He was born on 11 July 1969 (25 Tammuz 5729) in Tel Aviv.

Eran was the only surviving child from a pair of twins born to his mother.

He was drafted into the IDF in November 1987 and volunteered for the Paratroopers Brigade, later joining the Oketz Unit.

Eran fell during his service on 20 June 1990 (27 Sivan 5750) in a car accident while on duty.

Staff Sergeant Eran was laid to rest at the Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and sister. Following his passing, his organs were donated at the family’s request to save the lives of others — a reflection of his life’s path, his constant care for others, and a legacy of giving.