Valentin Elie Ghnassia
22 years old
Jerusalem
Valentin Elie Ghnassia, 22, was a French volunteer soldier, trained lawyer and young man remembered as a joyful “ray of sun.” After discovering Israel on a Birthright trip, he moved there and volunteered for IDF service through the Mahal program. On October 7, Valentin fought Hamas terrorists defending residents of Kibbutz Be’eri and was shot and killed in battle.
Staff Sgt. Valentin Elie Ghnassia, 22, of Jerusalem – 890th Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade.