Uriel Baruch

אוריאל בן אמיר

Age: 35

Background

A 35-year-old father of two, Uriel lived in Giv’on (near Jerusalem). He worked in construction and was known for his love of techno music. Nicknamed “Badalu,” he was remembered as “a happy and loved man… loved by everyone around him.”

October 7, 2023

A 25-year-old aspiring electrical engineering student at Ben-Gurion University, who had recently traveled through South America.

Captivity & Death

On March 26, 2024, Israeli authorities and family advocacy groups confirmed he was killed in Hamas captivity, and that his body remains held in Gaza.

Family

Survived by his wife Rachel and their two young sons. His family described him as joyful and loving, expressing deep grief and determination to have him returned and properly buried.