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Dolev was a true family man, dedicating his free time to his wife and kids, as well as taking care of his parents and helping his siblings. He enjoyed having friends over for coffee or beer and tried to do it on a daily basis. Humor was a big part of his life, side by side with having both feet on the ground. He enjoyed watching stand-up shows and listening to both comedy and current affairs podcasts.

Dolev kept in shape and exercised regularly. He volunteered in not one, but two medical organizations - "Magen David Adom" and "Unitet Hatzalah". He worked at Oplus - a constructions and engineering company - in a QA role.

Dolev, along with his sister Arbel, aged 28, and Arbel's boyfriend, Ariel Cunio, were all taken hostage together from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, when Hamas terrorists launched an attack, killing and kidnapping a quarter of the kibbutz residents. The Yehoud siblings are the third generation of their family living on kibbutz Nir Oz.

Dolev was married with four children, his wife, Sigal, giving birth to their fourth child while he was believed to be held captive. On February 6, 2024, the IDF announced that Dolev Yehoud, was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Dolev's body was later identified in Israel following new tests.

 

On that fateful morning, Dolev left his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, to aid others amid the conflict. Tragically, he was killed while trying to save others. His profound commitment to saving lives underscores the immense loss felt by his family, friends, and the community.