Ben-Hanna and Moshe were born in Hadera in 1943. He was named after his uncle who fell in battle during the War of Attrition, Zion attended the Moriah elementary school in Hadera and began his high school studies at the Or Etzion military boarding school in the center Shapira, and graduated from the Tachkemoni school in Hadera, where he was a tall, thin boy with a timid smile, an irresistible charm in his eyes, a cheerful boy who always listened to all his friends and friends, , Menachem, always helps and helps solve problems: As a child, Zion was a social leader, serious and attentive, and the teacher who taught Zion at the elementary school wrote ” And you will never forget that you will not be able to live in the land of Israel. “Zion was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement, , He liked to paint and play basketball, and as a boy, he liked to work in paint jobs, joined a building contractor and became an outstanding color in a short period of time. Without formal study. This occupation later became his military role. Zion was an optimistic guy, loved life and knew how to cope with difficult situations. Was devoted to his family, and took part in the economic burden of the family. He also loved his friends and did not give up being with them, especially with his girlfriend Hofit. “Zion was drafted into the IDF in late October 1991 for a battalion 905 of the Nahal Brigade where he served as a driver. Professionally, his commanders and friends described him as a person who understands all kinds of vehicles, is professional and knows his job, has a technical understanding and a great deal of knowledge in all the vehicle systems. In the army, too, his character was evident to his people and willing to provide help that characterized him. His friends described him as a kind person and willing to lend a helping hand at any time, even in times of crisis. A quiet guy who does not complain, listens and helps if necessary. His close friends say it was possible to talk to him about any subject in the world, and to know that he would listen attentively and try to reach out. Zion loved the battalion and its members. He gave up service close to the house he had been authorized to help his family, because he did not want to part from the friends he had acquired in the battalion. Professionally, his friends and commanders described him as a reliable, responsible and thorough person who knew his work and made it lovingly, imbued with motivation and intelligence, a perfectionist who was willing to invest beyond the regular working hours and beyond his specific job. On September 2, 1993, a soldier was killed in a military vehicle with another soldier. A vehicle with five Palestinians waited at one of the road curves for the military vehicle, and when it arrived, they opened fire on it. Zion, who was driving the car, was hit by two bullets in the head, and the vehicle deteriorated into the abyss; The other soldier who was with him was lightly injured and called for help. Zion was laid to rest in the Hadera military cemetery. He was twenty years old when he fell. After his death he was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant. Survived by his parents, two brothers – Eran and Shai, and a sister – Michal. In his letter of consolation to the family, his commander wrote: “Zion arrived at the unit in December 1991 and left his mark on the brigade commanders and soldiers … He was a disciplined soldier, a good friend, and carried out every mission he was assigned to. The emotion of pain and memory will accompany us throughout the echosoft.”
