Peleg Salem
30 years old
Moshav Yakhini
Peleg Salem, 30, of Yakhini, was a career IDF logistics officer, husband and father of four daughters. When Hamas terrorists reached the gate of his moshav on October 7, Peleg grabbed his weapon and went out to defend his community. He fought the attackers for around two hours, killing several of them before he was shot and killed.
Maj. Peleg Salem, 30, of Moshav Yakhini - 460th (Sons of Light) Armored Brigade.