The IDF announced Monday evening that Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak, 22, from Harasha in the Binyamin region, was killed in action during an operation in northern Gaza.
Chirak was a combat soldier in the 601st Engineering Battalion, which is part of the 401st “Iron Trails” Brigade.
At the time of his death, Yosef Yehuda had been married for just seven months to his wife, Emunah. He leaves behind his parents and three sisters.
He was also the son-in-law of Yehuda Eliyahu, who currently serves as the CEO of the Settlement Administration under the Ministry of Defense.
In a statement, the Binyamin Regional Council said that it is providing emotional and logistical support to the family through local professionals and community teams. Information regarding the funeral will be shared at a later time.
Yisrael Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council, delivered a heartfelt tribute: “Just a few months ago, we danced together at Yosef Yehuda’s wedding, and now we have received the news of his fall in battle. He went out to fight to destroy the enemy. Together with his dear Emunah, he built a home full of devotion. With God’s help, we will rise from this devastation and fulfill his aspiration to completely destroy the enemy that has risen against us. In this difficult hour, I send strength to my brother and friend Yehuda Eliyahu, the former CEO of the council, on the loss of his beloved son-in-law.”

{Matzav.com Israel}