Itamar Shemen, son of Dorit and Assaf and brother of Einav and Shaked, was born on the 9th of Sivan, 5762 (May 27, 2002) in Modi’in. He lived with his family in Lapid. Itamar dedicated his life to giving, helping others, and his love for Israel. As a teenager, he volunteered with Krembo Wings, a youth movement for children with disabilities. Before beginning his military service, Itamar chose to dedicate a year to his country through a year of service with HaShomer HaChadash, where he helped protect and preserve the land he loved. Itamar was known for his big smile, a reflection of his enormous heart and love for others. He was someone people couldn’t help but love from the moment they met him.

In 2022, Itamar enlisted in the IDF Paramedic Course, where he began his path as both a paramedic and a combat soldier. After completing the course, he was assigned to the 36th Division and began serving as the unit’s paramedic.

Itamar fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip during the Swords of Iron War on the 11th of Tevet, 5784 (December 23, 2023), while treating the wounded and saving lives with the 77th Battalion. He was 21 years old. Itamar was posthumously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.