Elia Iluz
27 years old
Ashkelon
Elia (Eliyahu) Iluz, 27, of Ashkelon, was a devoted father whose young son, Lavi Michael, was the center of his life. The youngest of four siblings, Elia served in logistical roles during his military service, loved traveling, and had recently begun pursuing his dream of becoming a professional DJ under the name DJ Illusion after completing a DJ course in 2023. On October 7, he sought shelter with other partygoers at the Supernova music festival and stayed on the phone with his mother as terrorists closed in. He was wounded and then murdered in the attack. He is remembered by his family, girlfriend and young son.
Elia Iluz, 27, of Ashkelon - Murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova Music Festival at Kibbutz Re'im.