Amiram Cooper, 85, of blessed memory

Amiram was kidnapped from Nir Oz along with his wife Nurit (80). On October 23, 2023, Nurit was released from Hamas captivity and returned to Israel. On June 3, 2024, Amiram’s family was informed of his death in captivity, and his body is being held by Hamas.
Amiram and his wife were among the founders of Nir Oz. He worked for years as the chief economist for the Maon region settlements. He was also a poet and composer, having published several poetry books, along with articles on politics and economics. Amiram was a father of three and a grandfather of nine.