Aharon Farash
36 years old
Ofakim
Aharon Farash, 36, of Ofakim, was an IDF logistics NCO, husband and father of five. When Hamas terrorists overran the Urim base on October 7, Aharon helped defend the command center where soldiers had taken shelter. He guarded the entrance as the attackers broke in and was killed while trying to protect those inside.
Sgt. Maj. Aharon Farash, 36, of Ofakim – Southern District, Technology and Maintenance Corps.