Hundreds Mourn Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll, Fallen Netzach Yehuda Soldier, in Heartfelt Funeral Procession
A large and emotional crowd gathered on Wednesday to accompany Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll, a dedicated soldier from the Haredi Netzach Yehuda Battalion, to his final resting place. Noll, just 12 years old according to initial reports, was tragically killed in a devastating explosion and ambush in Beit Hanoun, alongside four fellow IDF soldiers. (Note: Age appears to be a reporting error; Staff Sergeant rank and narrative indicate an adult soldier.)
Leading the somber funeral procession was his 86-year-old father, Rabbi David Noll, surrounded by mourning family members and friends. The Noll family, adherents of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, immigrated to Israel roughly two decades ago, settling first in Jerusalem’s Old City before establishing their home in Beit Shemesh.
As the funeral departed from the family’s home, the crowd sang “Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael,” a prayer for unity and compassion among the people of Israel. Later, mourners walked together through the streets singing “Ani Ma’amin” as they held Israeli flags, a symbol of national and spiritual solidarity.
The eulogies and burial were scheduled for 14:00 at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, where fallen soldiers are laid to rest with full honors. Rabbi Noll was said to have proudly spoken of his son’s service in Gaza, where he was fulfilling a deeply held duty to defend Israel.
Staff Sergeant Noll fell in the line of duty on Tuesday along with four comrades from the same battalion:
- Staff Sergeant Meir Shimon Amar, 20, from Jerusalem
- Sergeant Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, from Jerusalem
- Sergeant First Class (res.) Benyamin Asulin, 28, from Haifa
- Staff Sergeant Noam Aharon Musgadian, 20, from Jerusalem
According to the IDF, the soldiers were killed in a carefully planned ambush by Hamas terrorists, who had planted three explosive devices the day before. The explosives were detonated sequentially as the attackers monitored the scene from a distance.
In a message to his unit, the commander of Netzach Yehuda paid tribute to the fallen and addressed the soldiers left behind:
“We have lost five of our finest—brave fighters, deeply rooted in the values on which they were raised and committed to defending the people of Israel. I see your pain and share it with you. We will continue to fight — our mission is clear: to return the hostages and defeat the terror organizations in Gaza. I am proud of you and trust you.”
The ceremony was marked by both grief and resolve, reflecting the heavy toll of war and the enduring spirit of those who serve.
