Jonathan, or as his friends called him "Deitch", fell during the battles of the Iron Sword War at Khan Younis on December 7, 2023. He was 34 years old at the time of his death. A son, a brother, a devoted husband, and an amazing father to a two-year-old toddler. Immediately after the horrific massacre on October 7, Jonathan chose to cut short his family vacation abroad to join his brothers in arms (before he received his reserved duty call-up ordered), and participate in the fierce battle against Hamas terrorists. Jonathan sacrificed his life to defend his homeland and his people, whom he loved so dearly.

Jonathan was born and raised in Tel Aviv, a man who loved humanity and they loved him, an optimist with a eternal smile on his face, full of energy and infectious joy for life. Jonathan was also a man of giving, always giving selflessly, willingly, and joyfully. Wherever Jonathan went, he immediately became the light that brought everyone together. Everyone who met Jonathan attests that they felt that he was their best friend, thanks to his special attitude and captivating personality.

He was a man who loved life so much and knew how to make the most of every moment until the end. Jonathan's motto was"יהיה פסדר" which means "It will be okay", and indeed, he believed in it even in the last months of his life during the war.