Igal Wachs and Amit Wachs, brothers who were 52 and 48 respectively and dual Israeli-American citizens,, were killed while defending their town of Netiv Ha’asara near the Gaza border on October 7. They were both members of the town’s local security team, and died fighting to protect the community they loved.
Igal and Amit were both laid to rest on October 17 in the Palmahim Cemetery near Rishon Lezion.
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