Ofir Zioni
21 years old
Yokneam Illit
Ofir Zioni, 21, of Yokneam Illit, was a Golani squad commander remembered for his endless generosity and dream of working in education. When Hamas terrorists attacked the Erez outpost on October 7, Ofir and his comrades were among the first soldiers to confront the invasion. Vastly outnumbered, they fought back, and Ofir was killed early in the battle.
Staff Sgt. Ofir Zioni, 21, of Yokneam Illit - 51st Battalion, Golani Infantry Brigade.