In Memoriam of:
Yoram Metzger
Age: 80
From: Kibbutz Nirim
In Loving Memory of the Innocent Souls Taken Too Soon. United in peace, their light shines on in the hearts left behind. October 7, 2023, a day of sorrow, but their memories guide us toward a hopeful tomorrow.
Yoram Metzger, 80, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, was brutally abducted from his home by Hamas terrorists on October 7 together with his wife Tamar, who Hamas released on November 28. Following the gathering of new intelligence findings, the IDF confirmed his death in Hamas captivity, as well as the death of three other hostages: Haim Perry, Amiram Cooper, and Nadav Popplewell. His family was notified of his death on June 3. He is survived by his wife, three children, and seven grandchildren. IDF forces located his body in the Gaza Strip on August 20, and he was returned to Israel.
