Shay Levinson
19 years old
Givat Avni
Shay Levinson, 19, of Givat Avni, was a talented volleyball player and tank commander who believed deeply in coexistence. He played for years on a team in the Arab village of Eilabun and was remembered for his optimism and love of people. Shay was killed battling Hamas on October 7 and his body was taken to Gaza. His remains were recovered by IDF troops in June 2025.
Sgt. Shay Levinson, 19, of Givat Avni - 77th Battalion, 7th (Storm from the Golan) Armored Brigade. Fell in combat on 7 October, his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorists to the Gaza Strip. The IDF announced his death on January 21, 2024.