Remembering Itay Chen
This website serves as a heartfelt tribute to Itay Chen, a beloved son, brother, and friend, full of light, funny, and loved by everyone.
Itay was kidnapped and killed on October 7, 2025 while heroically protecting Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the south of Israel.
760 days later, on November 4th, 2025, Itay was finally returned home, to Israel.
Our beloved son, Itay
Itay was born in Netanya in 2004, played basketball, fell in love with the Boston Celtics, and planned to travel the world with his girlfriend after completing his military service.
Like many of his peers, Itay enlisted the IDF with pride and commitment to serve his country.
On October 7th, 2023, while serving in Nahal Oz, Itay and his team were among the first responders who tried to stop Hamas’ brutal terror attack. On that day, Itay was murdered, and his body was taken into Gaza.
760 Days a Hostage
For 760 days, Itay’s parents, Ruby and Hagit, worked tirelessly in Israel and around the world to bring him - and all the hostages - home.
On November 4th, 2025, Itay was finally returned home, to Israel.
