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Remembering Hayim, Uriel,
Yitzhak, Ido, Michael, and Hanan

Dr. Hayim Katsman, z"l, a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and
Communication, was murdered by Hamas terrorists at his home in Kibbutz
Holit. In light of a special campaign to raise funds to honor Hayim, the College
granted scholarships to three students in the Department who are preparing
special projects in his memory. On December 7th, HAC held a special event in
Hayim's memory, attended by colleagues, family, and friends.

Uriel Bibi, z"l, was slated to begin a degree program in Medical Laboratory
Science at HAC, but was shot and killed on October 7th in a shoot-out with
terrorists on his way to Kibbutz Be’eri. Uriel, age 30 and the father of two,
was an officer in the Paratroopers Brigade. In 2021, he received an award of
excellence from the Chief of Staff of the IDF. Uriel graduated from the Midreshet
Noam High School, completed a course in first aid, and was a volunteer with
Magen David Adom.

Yitzhak Levy, z"l, a graduate of HAC’s pre-academic program, was murdered
by terrorists who attacked the Nova music festival at Kibbutz Re'im. His friends
describe him as “a talented guy, and a good friend who was loved by all.”

Ido Rosenthal, z"l, (Staff Sergeant, res.), a talented photographer, was a
graduate of the Department of Photographic Communication, and a reservist
in Shaldag (one of the Air Force’s elite units), fell in the battle to save residents
of Kibbutz Alumim. He was 45 at the time of his death.

Michael Gal, z"l, (Sergeant Major, res.), a second-year student of Management
at HAC, fell in combat in Southern Gaza on March 10th. Michael, who was 29
years old, was loved by all, and was a well-known figure in Jerusalem. His infantry
battalion was one of the first units to enter Gaza.

Hanan Drori, z”l, (First Sergeant, res.), was a third-year student of Biotechnology
at HAC, who died on February 7, 2024 from wounds sustained in combat in
northern Gaza on December 17, 2023. Hanan was 26. Dr. Danny Zeevi, Head
of the Department, spoke in his eulogy of how Hanan wanted to study in order
to develop new medical treatments and drugs. “You were a brilliant intellectual
light who made everyone around you better. You were loved by all, and your
death proves how much we need people like you.”

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