Ofir Melman
21 years old
Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak
Ofir Melman, 21, of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, was a combat medic in the Nahal Brigade and a devoted Hapoel Tel Aviv fan. When Hamas terrorists attacked the Sufa outpost on October 7, Ofir chose to leave the protected area and go treat wounded soldiers. With fellow soldiers providing cover, he worked to save the injured amid the fighting. Ofir was killed while carrying out his lifesaving mission.
Staff Sgt. Ofir Melman, 21, of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak - Nahal Brigade Reconnaissance Unit.