Sergeant Major (res.) Tal Haimi, the 'Defender of Nir Yitzhak' - explainer

Haimi, a reservist of the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade, served as commander of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak's emergency response squad, and was murdered by infiltrating Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023.

Murdered hostage Sergeant Major (res.) Tal Haimi, 41, whose remains were returned to Israel on October 20, 2025.

Murdered hostage Sergeant Major (res.) Tal Haimi, 41, whose remains were returned to Israel on October 20, 2025.

(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

OCTOBER 21, 2025 02:02

Updated: OCTOBER 21, 2025 02:06