Tal Chaimi
41 years old
Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak
Tal, 41, was a third-generation member of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, husband to Ella and father of three. He served on the kibbutz rapid-response team and was remembered by family and friends as someone who was always the first to help, lend a hand and bring calm and confidence to the people around him. On October 7, he left home to help defend his community.
Advanced Staff Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tal Chaimi, 41, of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak - Member of the community security squad, Border Protection Corps. Killed in combat in defense of his kibbutz, his body was abducted by Hamas terrorists to the Gaza Strip. His body was held in Hamas captivity until its return to Israel in accordance with the October 2025 hostage return agreement, on 20 October 2025.