Amichay Yaacov Vanino
22 years old
Katzrin
Amichay Yaacov Vanino, 22, of Katzrin, was a commander in the elite Maglan commando unit. On October 7, he fought alongside Cpt. Eily Adany’s team for hours inside Kibbutz Kfar Aza, battling Hamas terrorists and helping rescue families. When Eily was ambushed and wounded inside a home, Amichay tried to tend to his commander’s wounds. He was killed in the battle.
Staff Sgt. Amichay Yaacov Vanino, 22, of Katzrin - Maglan Unit, Commando Brigade.