Tomer Yaakov-Achimas
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 20
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: IDF Soldier, Staff Sergeant in an Infantry Brigade
Hostage status: Redeemed deceased by the IDF on July 25th, 2024
More about Tomer:
A funeral was held for Tomer on November 29th, 2023, in his hometown, Lehavim
Has 4 siblings: Maya, Gil, Eyal, and his twin brother, Amir
Known for wearing soccer jerseys at all times
Alternate last name spelling:
Ahimas
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Primary Sources:
New York Times, Israeli Forces Retrieve Bodies of 5 Hostages From Tunnel in Gaza, July 25th, 2024
Times of Israel, Staff Sgt. Tomer Ahimas, 20: 'Hero' soldier slain in battle at Nirim, Jan 31, 2024
Times of Israel, Three soldiers abducted by Hamas declared dead by army, Nov 28, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: IDF Casualties, Mar 28, 2024
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: September 2nd, 2024