Col. Yehonatan Steinberg
42 years old
Kibbutz Shomria
Yehonatan Steinberg, 42, of Kibbutz Shomria, was commander of the Nahal Brigade, husband and father of six. When Hamas launched its invasion on October 7, he immediately headed toward the Gaza border to lead his soldiers. Near Kerem Shalom, Yehonatan encountered Hamas terrorists and was killed in a firefight while on his way to the front.
Col. Yehonatan Steinberg, 42, of Kibbutz Shomria – Commander, Nahal Brigade.