The body of Dolev Yehud, 35, was found and identified on Kibbutz Nir Oz, the Israeli military confirmed Monday morning.
Yehud, who worked as a doctor, was killed on October 7 after leaving his home to help save lives during the Hamas massacre.
He served as a medic with United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom.
His remains were identified through scientific analysis as part of a coordinated effort between the IDF and anthropology experts.
Dolev left behind his beloved wife Sigal and his children: Raz, 8, Yotam, 7, Yaron, 4, and Dor, 8 months, born 16 days after Dolev’s alleged kidnapping. He also leaves behind his brother Neta and his parents, Yechiel and Yael.
The heroism of Dolev Yehud on October 7
Yehud was with his family in their shelter on Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas attack and left the room to help the injured. Hamas terrorists were thought to have captured and kidnapped him along with his sister Arbel and her partner Ariel; Both men are believed to remain held captive in Gaza.
Eli Beer, President and Founder of United Hatzalah, said, “Dolev has treated hundreds of people as a volunteer United Hatzalah EMT. He always acted for the good of others and provided help and assistance to everyone, even to people he did not know. “
“The organization’s leadership, directors, branch heads, volunteers and the entire United Hatzalah family, here in Israel and around the world, pray for the upliftment of his soul. We hope and aspire that Arbel, his partner Ariel, and all the remaining captives will soon return home to us, safe and sound.”
Dani Shmuel, head of the Gaza periphery branch of United Hatzalah, reflected on Yehud’s commitment in December, saying: “Just before October 7, we awarded Dolev the Excellence Award for his commitment to save lives. at night, at all hours, constantly putting the needs of others before his own.
“On October 7, he went out to save lives and did not return,” Shmuel said. “When I tried to reach him on the radio this Shabbat, he didn’t answer. I was sure it was because he was busy tending to the wounded.”
In December, United Hatzalah CEO Eli Pollak urged the Red Cross to live up to its responsibilities as a medical organization, saying: “In addition to the fact that Dolev was kidnapped and your duty is to ensure well-being of all hostages, he is also a volunteer doctor and you have a special obligation to him.
This is a developing story.
Jerusalem Post staff contributed to this report.
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