Sergeant Ofir Tzioni, from Yokneam Illit, served as a squad leader in Battalion 51 of the Golani Brigade. He was 21 years old when he fell in battle. He studied at Ort Yokneam High School and was a graduate of the Nachshol group of scouts in Yokneam. After completing a national service year the Re’im scouts branch, he enlisted in the Golani Brigade and served as a combat soldier.