Hanoch Gutovsky
An elite unit fighter who fought and was wounded on October 7th
Israel
English, Hebrew
Hanoch Gutovsky, born in 2002, lives in Moshav Misgav Dov.
As a kid, he loved travel in Israel, playing outside with friends, and training in martial arts.
After high school, he spent a year of community service with" Hashomer HaChadash" and worked in agriculture near the Gaza border.
In 2021, he enlisted in the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit.
On the morning of October 7th, while stationed at Sufa Outpost, Hanoch was on alert as part of a rapid response team.
Today, after completing his physical recovery, Hanoch works in construction and spends much of his time traveling in Israel and abroad.
The personal story of an elite unit fighter who fought and was wounded on October 7th
The talk is a personal story by Hanoch Gutovsky, a Nahal Reconnaissance Unit soldier who was wounded in battle on October 7, 2023.
Through different chapters of his life growing up on a settlement, a year of community service, combat service, and experiences from the front lines he shares his journey.
Hanoch talks about the friends and commanders he lost that day and the tough battles he went through.
The talk combines stories of bravery, memory, and inspiration, and ends with a powerful human message:
In the end, what really matters are the people around us our family and friends.