Yaron Victor Shahar
51 years old
Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak
Yaron Victor Shahar, 51, was the chief local security officer of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, a husband and father of three remembered as a witty, talented “renaissance man” who loved music, cooking, sports and caring for others. On October 7, Yaron led members of the kibbutz rapid-response team against dozens of Hamas terrorists outside the community gate. He was killed in the battle while defending his home.
Master Sgt. (res.) Yaron Victor Shahar, 51, of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak - Border Defense Corps, community military security coordinator.