Barak Ben David
19 years old
Dimona
Barak Ben David, 19, of Dimona, was a Golani soldier who had fought to follow his father’s path into the brigade. When Hamas terrorists invaded the Nahal Oz IDF base on October 7, Barak joined the battle to defend the outpost. He was seriously wounded in a gunfight and carried to a shelter by fellow soldiers. With no medics able to reach him amid the continuing attack, Barak died from his wounds.
Staff Sgt. Barak Ben David, 19, of Dimona - 13th Battalion, Golani Infantry Brigade.