Roey Weiser, a sergeant in the Golani division of the IDF, was killed in action while defending his country against Hamas terrorists on Saturday, October 7.
Maayan Hoffman, Deputy CEO - Strategy and Innovation of the Jerusalem Post Group, and Zvika Klein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Jewish World analyst, spoke with his parents, Yami and Naomi Weiser, from their home in Efrat.
“At 6:30 AM on Shabbat morning when the attack took place,” said his parents, “Hamas terrorists broke through the Erez Crossing with many men and blew into their base. Roey was a sergeant in a platoon that had stayed over the weekend, and he tried to outflank the terrorists inside the base.”
Weiser’s maneuver succeeded, and he helped kill all of the terrorists. In doing so, he saved the base from being taken over. Tragically, he was shot and killed during the encounter with the terrorists. Because of his quick thinking, his parents said, many soldiers survived the attack. “They told us that they were alive because of him. His base was one of the few bases not captured by Hamas that day. He died a hero while saving his friends.”
Roey’s parents stated a clear message for the international community. “We are a small country surrounded by enemies. Look how many of our people are willing to come and fight and be brave. The world should know what is going on in this country. Innocent civilians are being butchered.”
Weiser’s fellow soldiers offered this message of consolation for his parents. “He was one of the bravest soldiers we ever met.”