Lia Ben Baruch

Lia Ben Baruch is a class commander in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and a close friend of Sergeant Amit Cohen. She described Amit as 'the best kid in the world' with a heart of gold. Lia shared that he sent her flowers from Gaza shortly before his tragic passing, demonstrating his thoughtfulness even in dire circumstances. Their friendship, which began in youth scouts, was marked by their mutual respect and affection, and she mourned deeply for the loss of her friend who fought bravely for his country.