Dennis Belkin
47 years old
Ofakim
Denis Belenky, 47, of Ofakim, was a longtime police officer, shooting instructor, husband and father of three. He was finishing a night shift on October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked the Sderot police station. Denis rushed into the battle to defend the station and his fellow officers, fighting until he was killed. Friends remembered his constant smile, courage and generous heart.
Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Belkin, 47, of Ofakim - Patrol Officer, Sderot Station, Southern District. Fell in battle with Hamas terrorists during the attack on the south of Israel.