Kobi Paryante
43 years old
Sderot
Kobi Paryante, 43, from Sderot, was a devoted husband and father of four who ran an advertising business and had a passion for athletics. Family and friends remembered his humor, honesty, warmth and ability to make people feel like his best friend. On October 7, Kobi was on an early-morning run with friends Naomi Shitrit Azulay and Ram Hayoun when they encountered Hamas terrorists near Sderot. Kobi survived an initial encounter but was later murdered during another attack; Naomi was also killed and Ram survived wounded.
Kobi Paryante, 43, of Sderot – Murdered while jogging in Sderot.