Son of Yehoshva and Shmuel. He was born on July 31, 1969 in Kfar Sava, to Menachem and Laiti. His childhood was spent in a lonely house surrounded by fruit trees, in the Lev of a neighborhood that preserved its rural character. He spent his first year in elementary school in Zofit. When the family went on a mission to Paris as part of the father’s job at the Defense Ministry, he studied for two years at the Sharett Israeli School. Later, the family moved to New York, where he attended cRAMAZc for two more years. Tzahi was a brilliant child, researching and examining thoroughly the secrets of every object that came into his possession. His teacher at the time wrote to him: “I love you because you are so special, your answers reflect a deep understanding of the human soul and an original and clear thought.” When Tzachi returned to Israel, Tzachi completed his elementary studies at the Son of Gurion School in Kfar Sava, and went on to the Shazar junior high school, where he completed his high school studies at the Katznelson High School in Kfar Sava, graduating with honors in mathematics, physics and chemistry. He studied and taught at Taekwondo (black belt), played piano and traveled extensively in Israel, where he studied at the University of Tel Aviv, where he studied at the University of Tel Aviv. Medical studies, when he completed his studies During his internship at Ichilov Hospital, Tzahi accompanied his practical studies at the medical school as a nurse at the Meir Hospital in Kfar Sava, he was interested in his patients, loved them, and they gave him affection and gratitude. Of literature and philosophy, and an enthusiastic listener to the diverse world of music, while on his travels around the world – China, India, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan – tried to combine the love of nature with the love of culture. And climbing. From an early age he set himself personal challenges, and each new challenge was a destination on the way to the next challenge. Tzahi was a charming man of rare human quality, a man of great skill, modest modesty, and a thread of grace that was drawn to his words and actions. His friends say his impressive personality was a source of inspiration for many, and his unique signature is evident in each of his friends and loved ones. In October 1987, Tzahi joined the IDF, completing his basic training with honors, completing a course for paramedics and finishing his officers’ course as an exemplary cadet.Tahi initially served as a doctor in the Artillery Corps and later as a paratrooper doctor in Battalion 890. The paramedics in the battalion called him “Tzahi Ish Tov” And despite the age gap, he found a common language with the soldiers and turned the clinic into a social center, and he was always a caring doctor. Tzachi aspired to serve in the naval commando unit, which was given to him and he was assigned to serve in the naval commando unit as a combat soldier In February 1997 he joined the ranks of the regular army and was able to serve in this framework for about seven months, and Tzachi planned to begin a residency in neurosurgery after his discharge, but did not succeed in fulfilling this aspiration On the night of September 5, Bentov with a force of naval commando fighters for operational activity in Lebanon The force encountered a terrorist ambush A number of explosive charges exploded near the force and later developed into a battle with the terrorist forces The battle and rescue attempts continued for many hours. Eleven other fighters: Lt. Col. Yossi Korkin, Captain Maher Dagesh, Captain Ram Levinas, Captain Zvi Grossman, Sergeant Raz Tavi, Sergeant Arie Abramson, To the publicNenn Hilberg, First Sergeant Guy Golan, First Sergeant Gal Rodovsky, and First Sergeant Yaniv Shmuel. Sergeant Itamar Ilya, one of the force’s fighters, was declared missing on that night and in June 1998 he was laid to rest in Israel. Dr. Tzachi Bentov was twenty-eight years old when he was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kfar Sava, leaving behind his parents and two brothers, and was promoted to the rank of Major General Lt. Gen. Amnon Lipkin-Shahak. “Tzachi served as a doctor in the naval commando unit and was described by his commanders as a professional, reliable, enterprising and broad-minded officer who fulfilled his responsibilities with remarkable responsibility, was very good in relations with those around him and gave personal and warm treatment to each of his patients. And accepted by both his commanders and his colleagues. ” The commander of his unit wrote to the family: “Tzachi was loved and admired by his commanders and soldiers, and he was very well known for his brief qualities and dedication, Tzachi’s greatness was in his excellence, which was expressed throughout his life, even in the last moments, wrapped in humility and in a warm and caring attitude to all those around him, stunned and demoralized, standing with you. In mourning for a dear man who deprived his life while protecting the lives of others. ” A friend of Tzachi wrote to his parents during the shiva: “Tzachi was for me a lot more than a beloved childhood friend, he was also a great brother and role model for me, my whole life I admired many people, but I admired only one person – Tzachi. I have to meet someone with such amazing intellectual abilities and so many and varied talents that he still managed to remain a sensitive, caring, sociable person and such a delightful conversationalist … “
