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Moshel was born in 1990 in Ramla, where he spent his childhood years. He was a sociable and playful child who loved to give of himself to help others. A man with a deep love for humanity and his homeland, Moshel aspired to enlist in an elite role in the Israel Defense Forces, and in 2009, he was accepted to the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit (Sayeret Tzanhanim). After his service, Moshel funneled his love for Israel and its defense into a career by joining the most elite unit in the field — the Israeli National Counter-Terror Unit (Yamam). Moshel passed combat training and selection and joined the "Kofim" (Monkeys) team, which became his second family. During his service, Moshel received additional training and served as both a breacher and a sapper.

In February 2020, as part of his additional training Moshel attended the IDF Officers' Course at Bahad 1 and graduated with distinction. Moshel had years of combat experience relative to the younger soldiers, yet he never showed superiority over others and always imparted his knowledge and expertise. He advised them, supported them, and always smiled at everyone. It was during this course that he met his wife Shahar, and they immediately fell in love. The two were married in September 2022.

After his training as an officer, Moshel returned to Yamam as the commander of the same team in which he had served as a combat soldier. His return to the team as an officer did not change his attitude or relationship with his team as it was clear to all that the security of Israel, the success of the mission, and the well-being of his fellow soldiers were paramount above all else. His soldiers recount how he always sought to make their wishes come true: "He always said 'no problem,' wrote it down in his journal, and then racked his brain to make it happen."

Moshel fought in hundreds of covert operations, both in Israel and in enemy territory, during which he foiled terrorist plots and hunted down known terrorists. The operations he participated in prevented hundreds of attacks at various stages, sometimes just moments before they were set to occur —  all to ensure that the citizens of Israel could live securely in their homeland.

On the morning of Simchat Torah, October 7, 2023, Moshel left his home, joined his fellow fighters, and together they rushed south to combat the terrorists of that fateful day. The team fought bravely and courageously against dozens of terrorists who had reached the Sha'ar HaNegev junction. Moshel fell along with his comrades Dror Alton and Bar Sivan, in heroic defense of his country on the most tragic day in its history.

God touched Moshel. A true light shone from within him.

A charming young man — tall, strong, quiet, authoritative. Whenever I stood by Moshel's side, I felt a sense of security. Everything was fine. Everything was under control.

Moshel had an endless sense of humor, mischievous with infinite charm. Tough and stern on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside.

To myself, I said: here is an example of the finest of our nation’s brethren. If Moshel is an example of those who serve in our special forces, if they are anything like him, then we are safe.

The terrible news yesterday broke my heart, and there is no solace. A sharp, cutting pain.

"O beauty of Israel, on your heights slain! How have the mighty fallen!"

Moshel stood head and shoulders above others, a hero of Israel.

We are in the midst of a battle for our very existence. The bitter Arab enemy, who yesterday massacred entire families from house to house, who traps small children in cages like animals — a murderous, evil enemy, worthy of death, was stopped yesterday by the bravery of Moshel and his comrades.

We will triumph, we will vanquish, and we will destroy the enemy, and we will fulfill the prophecy of the prophet Isaiah 60:18:

"No more will violence be heard in your land, nor havoc and harm within your borders. And you shall call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise."

Moshel started a heartwarming tradition for Purim. Special forces soldiers, dressed up as superheroes, rappel down the rooftops of hospitals to surprise the hospitalized children. The superheroes deliver Mishloach Manot (Purim gift baskets), play with the children, bring them joy, and help them forget their pain, even if just for a few hours.

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