Hillel Onsdorfer

Hillel Onsdorfer was a soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War, known for carrying a Torah scroll with him when captured by Egyptian forces. His image, alongside other soldiers surrendering, became a poignant symbol of the war. Onsdorfer's experience in captivity, along with the emotional and psychological impact of the war, has been a subject of reflection and discussion in contemporary Israel.