Shuham Shlome Nidam
19 years old
Kiriat Shemona
Shoham Shlomo Nidam, 19, of Kiryat Shmona, was a Golani Brigade technician remembered for his rolling laughter and love of family. He had just finished overnight guard duty at Nahal Oz when the October 7 attack began. Shoham joined five balloon operators in a bomb shelter and fought the Hamas gunmen despite being vastly outnumbered. He was killed in the battle after sending his father a final message of love.
Sgt. Shuham Shlome Nidam, 19, of Kiriat Shemona - 13th Battalion, Golani Infantry Brigade.