Omer Council Head Erez Badash addressed the fall of Staff Sergeant Yehali Sharor in Rafiah, stating 'Our hearts are broken. All of Omer weeps today for his loss. Yehali was the kind of person you meet and instantly fall in love with. A big smile, huge heart, everyone's friend. A man of values, love, and action. The pain of the Sharor family is all of our pain. On behalf of all Omer residents, I send deep embraces and heartfelt condolences to the family. I and the entire council stand by and are available for the Sharor family.' The funeral will be held at 4:00 PM at the town's cemetery.