Master Sgt. Zechariah Pesach Haber, 32, was killed in northern Gaza in January 2024 while serving in the 14th Armored Brigade. Born in New Jersey and raised in Jerusalem, Zechariah was a devoted husband and father of three, a Torah scholar, and a promising plant scientist. He pursued advanced studies in plant biology, focusing on crop productivity in harsh climates, and was posthumously awarded his doctoral degree in July 2024. Zechariah was remembered by family and friends for his humility, brilliance, and deep respect for others, with memorials celebrating his optimistic and purposeful life.