Yehuda Kedar
Ofakim
Yehuda Kadar, 50, of Ofakim, was a longtime Border Police officer, devoted husband and father of two remembered for his warm eyes, decency and commitment to helping others. On October 7, he left home for the front lines, armed the Ein Habesor local security team and helped them defend the community. Yehuda then headed toward Kibbutz Re’im to assist a wounded officer. He was killed in a gun battle with Hamas terrorists while trying to reach him.
Command Sgt. Maj. Yehuda Kedar, 50l of Ofakim - Border Police, Eshkol-Ein Habsor Station. Fell in battle with Hamas terrorists during the attack on the south of Israel.