Shaked Shilian

Shaked Shilian, 26, is a former soldier who served as a loader in the 53rd Battalion of the 188th Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces. He gained national attention when he married Ori Dimant amidst the backdrop of conflict during Operation 'Shagat Ha'ari.' Shaked's journey from being severely injured in combat to standing at the altar is a testament to resilience and love, as he credits Ori as his source of stability during his recovery. After his injury, he shifted his focus to education, becoming a teacher for at-risk youth, where he shares his story of overcoming adversity.