Yoav Malayev
19 years old
Kiriat Ono
Yoav Malayev, 19, of Kiryat Ono, was an officer in the 7th Armored Brigade. When Hamas terrorists attacked the Yiftah outpost on October 7, Yoav recognized the danger and rushed to reinforce the lone soldier guarding the post, directing other troops as a commander. He fought the invading terrorists and was killed in the battle. In his final moments, he wrote a letter to his girlfriend.
Lt. Yoav Malayev, 19, of Kiriat Ono - 77th Battalion, 7th (Storm from the Golan) Armored Brigade.