The mother of Nadav Cohen, who was killed in Gaza, after meeting him for the first time after he entered Gaza/courtesy of the family
Sergeant Nadav Cohen, 20 years old, from Haifa, a fighter in Battalion 77, 'Saar Megolan' formation (7), was killed yesterday (Sunday) by anti-tank fire in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Nadav Cohen is the 600th spaceman who fell from the outbreak of the war. In one of his latest documentaries, we see the exciting meeting between Nadav and his family for the first time since October 7. "After a month and a half, Nadi and the company left Gaza for the city of the Behadim to meet their loved ones," said his mother Michal Lerner at the time. "Nadav of course kept watch that day and made us all wait for him for over half an hour, but in the end he arrived as usual with a huge and addictive smile."
"We woke up to a very dark morning. He was the best of the best, the icing on the cake," said Neta Dobrin, a family member of Sergeant Nadav Cohen, about him. "Because he was outstanding, he received summonses for every possible position that one could only dream of, but Nadav wanted to serve the country and went with his friends to the 7th Armored Brigade. There was family excitement that the grandson continued in the footsteps of his grandfather who also fought in the 7th Brigade. On October 4, he He received an honors degree and was released home. Of course, on October 7 he was jumped."
"There was family excitement that the grandson continued in the footsteps of the grandfather who also fought in the 7th Brigade." Nadav Cohen/IDF spokesman
"We are grieving, broken, when they say that God takes the good, this is the movie we are in now," she continued. "Nedy is the best, the most outstanding, the most charming, with the most friends, with a huge smile. We are all shocked, overwhelmed by this news and trying to cope. From my acquaintance with Nedy, he made everyone feel that there is someone to trust, he is fine, there is no need to worry. There is no I have enough words to describe this stunning young man who today we will have to lay him to eternal rest. He was very committed, valued, a fierce fighter who was in Gaza for many weeks and fought so that we would be here. He just contributed and contributed and contributed."
"Nadav was a sensitive and beloved child. He explored the world, was on expeditions to Boston, Germany and space exploration in Moscow. He volunteered willingly and happily. He led ceremonies and smiled at the world," said the director of the Hogi school, Milena Miron, about him.
Giora Smolensky, who was the teacher of Nadav's class, paid tribute to his students: "Our Nadav. What a person has left us.
The magic boy of the class. The captivating smile and the endless giving. Always the first to volunteer, to be big, to lead processes, to serve as a personal example. He always took part in the conversation I was and always was in such a valuable way. I don't know how I got to know such a special person."
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