Murdered hostage Tal Haimi's remains returned to Israel

Haimi was a veteran of the IDF Paratroopers Brigade and served as the commander of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak's emergency response squad. He was murdered by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre.

IDF soldiers stand guard over Sergeant Major Tal Haimi's coffin, October 21, 2025.

IDF soldiers stand guard over Sergeant Major Tal Haimi's coffin, October 21, 2025.

(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

ByAMICHAI STEIN, CORINNE BAUM, JAMES GENN

OCTOBER 20, 2025 13:56

Updated: OCTOBER 21, 2025 16:10