Halperin Israel

Son of Lipa and Tula. He was born on April 11, 1950 in the Sharon group. When he was four years old, the family, along with all the members of the group, moved to Yifat, where the years of childhood and youth passed through Israel. As a child, Israel was naughty, alert and curious. In his relentless search for the secret of the operation of objects and instruments, he would have left behind a long series of irreparable acts of sabotage. The encounter with the world of writing opened up new horizons. In his early years, he began to discover a talent for expression and style, and his writing was rich and unique, often with a thin line of personal humor, but sharp and precise. By its very nature, Israel was not one of those who conformed, and those who responded “Amen” and clashes with the environment were inevitable. As a result of a constant confrontation with some of his teachers, Israel largely neglected studies. Thanks to his talent, he continued to hold the title of “good student” but did not reach his full potential. Among the children in the kibbutz was his rebelliousness in publishing an underground pamphlet, gay and unusual performances at parties, physical development in unconventional directions and a deep connection to poetry and music. Israel was open to new ways of life and drivers. He was attracted to the foreign volunteers who stayed in the farm and spent many hours with them, in long conversations and in song, accompanied by singing on a guitar, and joined the IDF in November 1968. In basic training he was introduced to the “hot cuttings” , The Gaza Strip, and the Jordan Valley, which he later returned to after completing a course for squadrons, thanks to his extraordinary physical strength, resourcefulness and willingness, Israel was one of the best soldiers in the unit. The ambushes in the area of ​​the canal, where the mood often spread to pessimism and gloom, took place on the night of the 8th of Sivan 5706 (June 11, 1970) Sarel in a raid across the Suez Canal. The main objectives of the raid were: (a) to break out of the Egyptian establishment within a short period of time; (B) a retaliatory action against the last incursions into our territory, in which the Egyptians caused losses and many casualties to our forces. (C) The elimination of the northernmost section, the most difficult, on the Egyptian line, in order to weaken the enemy and inflict as much damage as possible on it. The objectives of the operation were fully achieved, thanks to the excellent fighting of the unit’s soldiers and the efficient air support. But with most activities of its kind, the price was high; Four were killed in battle, including Israel. – A memorial file bearing the name “Mikvat Esh” was published in his memory by the family, Yifat and his comrades.