The daughter of Rachel Zaken and Ezekiel. Ruth Matilda was born in Jerusalem on October 21, 1990. On April 22, 2009, Ruth enlisted in the IDF. She served in Nitzanim. Ruth fell while performing her duties on the 13 th of Tammuz 5770 (13.6.2010), 19 years old in Napala, who was laid to rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, leaving parents and three sisters.