The IDF has confirmed that Captain Daniel Perez from Yad Binyamin, was killed by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 massacre. He served as a platoon commander in the 78th Battalion of the 7th Formation.
The 22-year-old is the son of World Mizrachi CEO Rabbi Doron Perez.
“Over the past 163 days we have desperately davened (prayed) for better news. Throughout that time, the Perez family has inspired us and strengthened us as we have sought to strengthen them. The global tefillot (prayers) for his wellbeing will now become global wishes of comfort,” World Mizrachi said in a statement following the heartbreaking update.
“This news came to the family on 7 Adar, the yahrzeit (death anniversary) of Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses) whose burial place is unknown, and has such become a date associated with mourning for all those whose burial places are unknown. As we have prayed and hoped for Daniel’s return until now, we continue to pray and hope for his return to a Kever Yisrael (Jewish burial site).”
Daniel’s body is still being held by Hamas, a spokesperson for the IDF said.
