Torah Scroll Dedicated to Fallen Golan Heights Soldiers at Foga Outpost

Three years after the deaths of Sergeant First Class Shalev Berens, Sergeant First Class Dolev Amoyal, and their commander Captain Dekel Suissa in the battle for the Foga outpost in the Gaza envelope, their families marked their memory at the site of their fall. On the eve of Simchat Torah, a ceremony was held at the outpost to dedicate a Torah scroll in their memory. The families of the fallen soldiers participated in the ceremony, which took place on October 7, 2023, the same day thousands of terrorists from Gaza infiltrated Israel and attacked the Foga outpost. Golani Brigade soldiers bravely fought hundreds of terrorists, killing dozens, but 18 soldiers from the brigade were killed in the battle. In addition to the commemoration at the outpost, the families are involved in establishing the Foga Association, which works to preserve the soldiers' legacy and share their story. The association operates a branded food truck that travels across the country, visiting IDF bases, commemoration events, and community activities. Through this initiative, the soldiers' stories are brought to soldiers and civilians, creating a connection between their memory and younger generations. "We are not just commemorating their fall, but the path they walked. The association is our way of ensuring their names accompany soldiers and children for the next 20 years," said Eva Berens, Shalev's mother. "The food truck and activities across the country allow us to reach people, tell them who they were, and keep their legacy alive." Aryeh Amit, founder of the Foga Association, who supports the families, stated, "I accompany the families and the establishment of the association out of a commitment to commemorate the martyrs of the Foga outpost. It is important for us to tell the story of Shalev, Dolev, and Dekel, preserve the memory of the battle, and pass on their legacy to soldiers, children, and communities throughout the country."