Ben Zahava and David Yitzhak son of Abu was born on June 2, 1991 in Jerusalem. He served in the Engineering Corps, completed compulsory service and continued to serve in the IDF. During the service he advanced to the rank of Sergeant. Yishai fell during his duties on 24 January 2016. He was twenty-five years old. He was laid to rest in the Shilo cemetery. He is survived by his parents, sister and seven brothers.