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Shlomi

Bicha

Shlomi's Life motto:

When the going gets tough, find someone to help.

Shlomi, born in 1978, is married and lives in Kfar Vradim in northern Israel.
Shlomi served in the Nachal brigade. During the Second Lebanon War he served as a lieutenant colonel and led a combat force that entered a house in the village of Hula, which was full of ammunition.
Terrorists ambushed them and he was seriously wounded in a shootout, finding himself alone until finally being evacuated.
After surgery to remove shrapnel and bullets from his leg and pelvis and year and a half long rehabilitation period, he began his return to full physical activity, including running.
After more than 17 years in the IDF, Shlomi works today as an inspector in a large construction company.

Nir Alboro

Nir's Life motto:

When there is a will, there is a way

Nir, a former IDF soldier, was severely injured during his military service in a hit-and-run terrorist attack about a year ago, crushing his legs between the terrorist’s pickup truck and Nir’s military Hummer. Despite his serious injury, Nir did not give up on his dream of becoming a professional racing driver. He invests a lot of effort in rehabilitation and dreams of becoming a successful racing driver. On Black Saturday, Nir's partner, Liri Albeg, was kidnapped into the Gaza Strip while serving as an observer in Nahal Oz.

Tragically, Nir's partner, Liri Albeg, was abducted to the Gaza Strip while serving as an observer along the Gaza border on that fateful Black Saturday, October 7th. Our hearts go out to Nir and his loved ones, and we fervently hope for Liri's safe return.

Amit Steinberg

Amit's Life motto:

Keep trying until you succeed

Sergeant First Class Amit Steinberg, born in 2002, is single and lives in Ramat Gan. Amit was born in Ramat Gan and went to Blich High School, was an exceptional athlete and skilled soccer player. In 2021 Amit was drafted into the elite commando unit Duvdevan.
On October 7 he was the company commander’s personal radio operator and their unit was sent to fight in Kfar Gaza. Amidst a viscous encounter with terrorists Amit’s commander was killed, an additional friend was killed and still another was wounded (and has been on a ventilator ever since), and Amit was wounded.
Amit and his seriously wounded friend crawled to safety and found a hidden spot and thus were saved and later evacuated.
Amit loves being around people and happy social circles , is dedicated to sports and travel around beautiful Israel.

Dor

Yitzhaki

Dor's Life motto: He who has a why could bare any how

Dor Yitzhaki is a surfer who rides just about anything and guides surfing and kite surfing lessons. On October 7th, he was surfing in Sri Lanka when he heard what was happening back home and did everything he could to return. After a long period of fighting, Dor was severely wounded by shrapnel from an RPG that passed just by him and exploded in the wall behind his head, he miraculously survived. Even though he was wounded, after a few seconds of losing consciousness, Dor stood up and fought for his life until his team evacuated him to safety.

Avigdor Kahalani

Avigdor's Life motto:

To be part of the community. To give what I can. To proudly raise the national flag high with both my hands until my strength fails me.

Avigdor, born in 1944, is married with 3 children and lives in Tel-Aviv.
Avigdor Kahalani served as a company commander in the Armored Corps.
During the Six-Day War he was severely wounded, for which he was awarded a citation, which was later changed to a Medal of Honor.
Avigdor suffered from burns on 60 percent of his body, was hospitalized for a year though later returned to the armored corps.
During the Yom Kippur War, he commanded the 77th Battalion in the Golan Heights. The tank force under his command managed to recapture the occupied positions and destroyed hundreds of Syrian tanks (about 300 in number). For his part in these significant battles, he was awarded the Medal of Valor.
Avigdor has served as Knesset member, party leader and as the Minister of Internal Security.
Avigdor has published six books and 15 songs so far.

Gal

Roitsztein

Gal's Life motto:

Start again.

Born in 1980, married and father to a girl, Gal lives in Petah-Tikvah.
Gal served in the Armored Corps and during the training course his leg was injured. He underwent several operations but insisted on continuing to serve
as a soldier in the IDF. His desire to be a combat soldier overcame the pain of his injury.
After an incident with casualties inside Lebanon, Gal joined forces with a rescue mission to extract his friends, and there he saw several of his comrades killed and wounded.
Gal stayed on the farm for 3 years, and after leaving he studied for almost 7 years to become a professional dog trainer with professional therapy and service dogs.

Assif Avrahami

Assif's Life motto:

Talk less, do more

Captain Assif Avrahami was born in 1997, is single and lives in the town of Achisamach in central Israel.
Assif served in the Egoz unit of the commando brigade, and was team commander of his fighters. He finished his required army service in 2022 and has since been working in security in African countries.
He is also a skilled artist, specializing in beautiful pencil drawings and wood engravings.
As soon as he heard of the events of October 7 he returned home immediately and enlisted together with his soldiers. After two months of fighting in Gaza, during fierce combat in El Buriej, a hand grenade went off nearby and his arm was wounded from the shrapnel. He is still in rehabilitation but expects to resume service soon and fight on the Lebanese front.

Tamir Dudi

Tamir's Life motto:

We must give our all to others, always, even at our own personal expense.

Tamir was born in 2000, is single , lives in Gitit, and is now in the process of moving
to Jerusalem.
Tamir was raised in Holon till age 18, and at that age he went to a Pre-Military Academies (Mechinot) for two years in Aderet and Mechinat Hanegev. Afterwards, he was drafted into Nahal recon and finished his training, including commander course and sergeant uprank.
He was chosen to begin officers course and during this period he became more traditionally religious and moved to Givat Harel in the Shomron.
After his training he served as a team commander in the special forces in the Nahal Patrol. He later moved as a platoon commander in the 932nd Battalion in the Nahal.
On October 7, 2024 Tamir was fighting in Sderot, and also in the kibbutzim Miflasim and Re’im. When he started fighting Gaza it was as a platoon commander. During combat with a group of terrorists inside a house in Jeballiah, he was shot in both the leg and in arm including shrapnel injuries.
Tamir loves to travel and loves Eretz Israel.

Ido Byaz

Nir's Life motto:

When there is a will, there is a way

Ido Byaz, a paratrooper, was seriously wounded in combat. During his recovery at Sheba Hospital, he requested from Restart a customized fingerboard to aid his rehabilitation, determined to regain his climbing abilities. Despite challenges, he perseveres, finding strength in each session. His goal: to walk again and conquer Kilimanjaro with his brothers.