Chen Nahmias
43 years old
Even Yehuda
Chen Nahmias, 43, of Even Yehuda, was a veteran sniper in the elite Yamam counterterrorism unit, a loving husband and father of four, and an animal lover. When Hamas invaded on October 7, Chen’s unit was called to Sderot. He continued fighting even after being shot twice, emptying his sniper rifle and then his pistol before calling for backup. He was killed after fighting until his final bullets.
Command Sgt. Maj. Chen Nahmias, 43, of Even Yehuda - YAMAM Counter-Terror Unit. Fell in battle with Hamas terrorists during the attack on the south of Israel.