The city of Sderot is mourning the death of Capt. Noam Madmoni, a team commander in the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, who was killed during an encounter with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. Three of his fellow soldiers were also killed in the battle.

Madmoni grew up in Sderot, attending Torani Hadash elementary school and later studying at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon. He was also an active member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement. He is survived by his parents, Boaz and Sharona, and his siblings.

Mayor Alon Davidi visited the family and paid tribute to Madmoni’s bravery and character, describing him as a devoted son and soldier who grew up with strong values of giving and community. He recounted how Madmoni and his team fought courageously under heavy fire, working to protect one another and complete their mission. Madmoni will be laid to rest in a military funeral at the Sderot cemetery.