Omri Michaeli
35 years old
Nes Ziona
Omri Michaeli, 35, of Nes Ziona, was a Duvdevan reservist and decorated combat veteran known for repeatedly risking himself to protect others. On October 7, he joined the fighting in Kibbutz Kfar Aza and was killed while attempting to rescue hostages. Years earlier, he had received a citation for shielding a wounded comrade from a grenade with his own body.
Sgt. Maj. Omri Michaeli, 35, of Nes Ziona - Unit 217 (Duvdevan), Commando Brigade.