Maj. Roee Negri, a computer programmer and LOTAR unit commander, was killed on October 7 while battling the Hamas invasion of Kibbutz Be'eri. He and his team spent hours rescuing civilians and fighting Hamas gunmen. Roee was ambushed and killed by a Hamas terrorist hiding in a bathroom. He was buried on October 11 and is survived by his wife, parents, and sisters. Roee was known for his love of sports and had recently completed a degree in computer science and management. His wife, Shai, remembered their wedding just six weeks before his death and praised him for his positive outlook on life.

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