(A7) The IDF on Saturday announced the deaths of five IDF soldiers, one of whom was severely injured on October 7, following Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel.

Master sergeant (res.) Liav Atiya, age 25 from Be’er Sheva, fought in Battalion 6623 of the 55th Paratroopers Brigade, and fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Master sergeant (res.) Omri Ben Shachar, age 25 from Givatayim, fought in Battalion 6623 of the 55th Paratroopers Brigade, and fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Sergeant Maor Cohen Eisenkot, age 19 from Eilat, fought in Battalion 12 of the Golani Brigade, and fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Staff sergeant Jonatan Dean Jr Haim, age 25 from Ramat Gan, fought in Engineering Battalion 603 of Brigade 7, and fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Staff sergeant Haim Meir Eden, age 20 from Rehovot, fought in Battalion 13 of the Golani Brigade and died on Saturday, December 9, of his wounds, after he was severely injured on October 7.