Eden Nimri
22 years old
Modi’in
Eden Nimri, 22, of Modi’in, was a professional swimmer who competed internationally for Israel and commanded an all-female team in the IDF’s elite Sky Riders drone unit. When Hamas terrorists invaded the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, Eden positioned herself at a shelter entrance to protect unarmed observation soldiers. She opened fire on the attackers and was killed defending them.
Capt. Eden Nimri, 22, of Modi’in - Unit 5353 (Sky Rider), Artillery Corps.