Azouri, Eyal (Eliahu)

Ben Simcha and Solomon (Shlomo). He was born on the 3rd of Cheshvan 5737 (19.10.1974) in Ramat Gan, a brother of Haim and Rosalie, a shy and introverted child who grew up and became a smiling and tortured young man with a special grace and a rare kindness. Eyal grew up in the Matamid neighborhood in Ramat Gan and studied at the Hashmonaim Elementary School in the Givatayim High School in the sociology program. Even after his discharge from the army, Eyal liked to travel, hang out, listen to music (especially to the U2 band) and watch television In 1992, Eyal completed his matriculation exams in the sociological track and began to prepare for his military service, and in March 1992 he joined the IDF for the “March 3” class and began his career in the “Tzabar” battalion of the Givati ​​Brigade. Eyal completed his basic training as an outstanding trainee, went on to the commanders’ training course and went to work with the battalion, and after completing the course in 1994, he moved to the “Sabra” assistant. His service helps. Eyal enjoyed his military service, and in addition to the high motivation he had to contribute to the state, his military service contributed personally, during which he acquired many good friends who affectionately called him “Montana” and “Arm.” Eyal used to point out at every opportunity that his army service was the best time of his life. He began his journey in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, from there to Ecuador, trekking in the mountains of northern Peru, hiking in the jungles of Bolivia, and from there to the Iguazu Falls In Brazil, Eyal returned to Israel after six months, when Eyal returned to Israel to study at the Tel-Aviv-Jaffa Academic College in the Computer Science Department, and in 2001, after three and a half years, completed his bachelor’s degree in computer science. In the Haruv Battalion of the 5th Brigade. In September 2000, when the events began in the territories and towards April 2002, And events across the country, felt Eyal he can not sit on the sidelines and waiting to duty which would protect the home front. After the attack at the “Park” in Netanya, the IDF launched Operation “Defensive Shield”. Eyal was called to the service on the phone he received from the platoon commander and rushed to report on the Friday after the Passover seder After a few days of training and preparation, Eyal’s battalion went on an operational mission in the Jenin refugee camp, where terrorists fled. On April 9, 2002, Holocaust Martyrs ‘and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, Eyal and 12 of his comrades were killed in a battle in Jenin, described as one of the most difficult in the history of the IDF. He was twenty-seven years old when Eyal fell. He was laid to rest in the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery. Survived by his parents, brother and sister. Eyal was risked his life and killed for a cause he believed in – a defense of the homeland, while preserving humanity and human dignity during the battles.