Beniyahu Malt

Beniyahu Malt was a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces who served in the reserves with Brigade 16, comprising veterans of the Nahal Brigade's Battalion 50. He was killed in a terrorist attack while on duty, having been recognized for his contributions and selected for officer training shortly before his death. His widow, Esther Raakob-Malt, has publicly criticized the circumstances surrounding his dismissal from the officer course and highlighted perceived failures in the military response during the attack.