Haim Ben-David

1919–1967 (age 48)

Biography

Haim Ben-David, born in 1919, rose through the ranks to become a respected military officer, known for his strategic insight and his care for the soldiers under his command. He balanced strength with empathy, ensuring that operational readiness went hand in hand with moral responsibility.

Ben-David believed that military service was rooted in protecting civilian life and fostering national resilience. He passed in 1967 and is buried at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery, remembered as an officer who led with both courage and humanity.

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