The IDF reported on Thursday that three Israeli soldiers were killed in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip when their vehicle struck an explosive device planted by terrorists.
They were named as Master Sgt. (res.) Ori Moshe Borenstein, 32, from Moreshet, Maj. (res.) Netanel Hershkovitz, 37, from Jerusalem and Master Sgt. (res.) Tzvi Matityahu Marantz, 32, from Bnei Adam, all soldiers in the 460th Brigade's 5460th support unit.
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Master Sgt. (res.) Tzvi Matityahu Marantz, Master Sgt. (res.) Ori Moshe Borenstein and Maj. (res.) Netanel Hershkovitz
(Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
Tal Marantz, the wife of Tzvi Matityahu Marantz, posted a tribute to her husband on Instagram, writing, "My Tzvi, my heart, the man of my life has been killed." Marantz is survived by his wife and three children, including Naia, who was born while he was on reserve duty and will soon celebrate her first birthday.
Hershkovitz’s friend mourned his passing, recalling a recent moment when Hershkovitz led a convoy into Gaza: "You teased me when I delayed the convoy, and now you're no longer here. You leave behind a heartbroken family and community."
The Ma'oz pre-military academy in Lod, where Borenstein studied, honored him, saying, "Uri sacrificed his life for the people and State of Israel. He was killed in the sanctification of God's name."
Borenstein’s friends remembered his joyfulness and generosity, describing him as someone who brought happiness to others and was "loved by everyone." His close friend Uri Hananya called him "witty, funny and outgoing," adding that Borenstein had been on extended reserve duty since October 7 and felt deeply committed to contributing.
Lod Mayor Yair Revivo expressed his condolences, saying, "The city of Lod mourns the death of reservist Ori Borenstein. May his memory be a blessing."
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