The last L'Chayim of Be'eri heros before facing Hamas terrorists on October 7

Smiling and raising a glass: A photo taken about two months before Hamas' invasion of the kibbutz shows Eric Kraunik, the head of the kibbutz security team; Racheli Benakot, emergency-alert chief; and her deputy Ilan Weiss; On October 7, Eric and Ilan fell while fighitng the terrorists in Be'eri, and Racheli led the battles for long hours, directing forces and helping the besieged families in their protected rooms