Hamas Gunman Seen Holding Negev Machine Gun Magazine of Fallen IDF Soldier

The soldier, Tomer Nagar, a member of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), was killed while defending the Kibbutz Kissufim near the Gaza border.

While the sight of the machine gun caused shock and grief, Tomer's family quickly clarified that the weapon was not his, but the drum magazine bearing his name. They confirmed that the machine gun itself remains in Israel. Tomer's family expressed their pride and sorrow, emphasizing the heroism of their fallen loved one.

Tomer Nagar had recently completed his training as a Golani soldier and machine gunner just before the attack. He was stationed at Kibbutz Kissufim and had remained there during the holiday. On the morning of the massacre, he was one of the few soldiers left to protect the post, as the majority of the soldiers were away. At 6 a.m., Tomer began his watch at a forward post, separated from the main base. A mere half-hour later, Hamas terrorists launched a violent assault on the area, breaching fences and storming the kibbutz.

In the midst of chaos, Tomer found himself alone at the forward post, armed with his Negev machine gun. He bravely engaged in a 40-minute battle, single-handedly holding off numerous terrorists and eliminating dozens of them. Reports from The Jewish Press reveal that Tomer remained calm and collected throughout the attack, a fact confirmed by the smartwatch recovered from his body, which showed his heart rate and stress levels remaining stable under immense pressure.

Tomer’s brave stand bought critical time for his fellow soldiers to regroup and take defensive positions, undoubtedly saving many lives. When the Egoz special forces arrived to clear the area, they discovered Tomer’s body along with the machine gun, finding a staggering 675 spent shells beside him. In honor of his bravery, Yosef Darshan and Avishai Parnes, residents of Kiryat Arba, named a sight adapter they developed for the Negev machine gun the "Tomer Adapter," ensuring his heroism would be remembered.