Raz Peretz
24 years old
Afula
Raz Peretz, 24, of Afula, was a Golani company commander who was planning his wedding. When Hamas attacked the Kissufim outpost on October 7, Raz organized the soldiers sheltering on base and fought the invading gunmen even after being wounded in the arm. He ultimately charged out to engage the attackers at close range and was shot and killed.
Maj. Raz Peretz, 24, of Afula - 51st Battalion, Golani Infantry Brigade.