MIDDLE ISRAEL: Amnon Rubinstein passed away while Israel grapples with the worst crisis in its history; and craves a new political dawn that will replace a departing era’s surplus of divisive leaders
Idan, a sergeant-major in Battalion 8208, Brigade 261, was among the 21 tragically killed when Hamas forces fired an RPG on multiple adjacent structures on Monday.
"He instilled in us immense motivation to succeed in life," family members said of their fallen loved one.
Adam Bismut founded and was the CEO of the start-up company SightBit, which developed a camera that helps rescuers see activities and signs of distress in the water from a long distance.
Berger was raised by a single mother and came to Israel as a lone soldier.
He relished spending time with friends, traveling abroad, savoring good food, engaging in sports, and holding a special bond with his five nephews.
Finkelstein was an acclaimed author of nonfiction books and biographies for older children, including many on Jewish subjects.
He is remembered as having warned of an attack before the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, but was ignored by military intelligence.
From working in journalism at the Jerusalem Post to working in politics, Avi-Hai never tired in his love of Israel or his love for the Jewish people.