Heroine of Nahal Oz: Captain Eden Nimri fought under fire and saved 11 female soldiers

Captain Eden Nimri, 22, fell in battle at the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7. Under fire and grenades, she fought terrorists, delaying them and buying time that allowed 11 female soldiers to escape and be saved. Her family pieced together her final moments from testimonies, including those of observation soldiers who returned from captivity. Eden arrived at Nahal Oz during the Sukkot holiday to replace a team that had gone on leave. She was an outstanding athlete, a competitive swimmer, who gave up a path as an elite athlete to serve in a meaningful role. Her father described life since her fall: "Most residents of the country live on a broken clock. Twice a year, on Memorial Day and on October 7, they somehow sync with us. For us, the pain is continuous."