Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak stated following the return of fallen resident Lior Rudaif that "exactly two years and one month ago, he left his home for the last time to protect his family and the place that had been his home all his life. Thanks to his courage and resourcefulness, a greater tragedy was prevented — but he paid for it with his life." They added: "Lior was a man of the land, family and community. A volunteer, neighbor and true friend who was always there for everyone. The entire Nir Yitzhak community mourns Lior's passing and lovingly embraces his wife Yafa, his children, grandchildren and all family members in this difficult and tumultuous moment of closing the circle."