Tens of thousands gathered in Kfar Saba to mourn Lt. Hadar Goldin, a young officer killed in a Hamas attack during a supposed ceasefire. Goldin's fiancee, Edna Sarusi, delivered a heartfelt eulogy, expressing her grief and recalling their plans for the future. Goldin's family and friends remembered him as a compassionate and principled individual, dedicated to his soldiers and loved ones.

The funerals of other soldiers killed in recent attacks were also held across the country, with families and fiancées sharing personal memories and expressing their sorrow. The ongoing conflict has claimed the lives of dozens of soldiers since early July, as fighting continues near the border with Gaza.