St.-Sgt. Amir Mansouri

Feb 18, 2002 - St.-Sgt. Amir Mansouri, 21, of Kiryat Arba was one of two soldiers killed while trying to intercept a terrorist who had opened fire on a civilian vehicle near the Kissufim junction in the Gaza Strip, killing one and injuring another.

St.-Sgt. Amir Mansouri was killed along with Maj. Mor Elraz, his company commander in the Givati Brigades, while responding to the terrorist attack in which Ahuva Amergi was killed.

Amir was the second child in a family of five. The family is one of the largest and well-known in Kiryat Arba. His school principal said that he was a very special and determined young man who had a close relationship with his parents. He was an avid fan of the Betar Jerusalem soccer club.

St.-Sgt. Amir Mansouri was buried in Jerusalem's military cemetery on Mount Herzl. He is survived by his parents and four siblings.