Ranani Glazer

Ranani, a 23-year-old former Golani Brigades soldier, was born in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, and relocated to Israel at the age of 16. Recognized among his peers for his passion for rave parties and dreams of becoming a DJ, Glazer attended the Nova festival near Kibbutz Be’eri with his girlfriend, Rafaela Treistman, when the event was ambushed by Hamas terrorists.

Just days before his 24th birthday, Glazer managed to upload two videos on Instagram during the assault. In one clip, he briefly displayed the bunker where their group sought refuge, calmly remarking, "A war has broken out in Israel," his demeanor a stark contrast to the turmoil unfolding outside. Surrounded by unidentified individuals, he reassured, "At least we're safe in a bunker now." In a heart-wrenching interview after the attack, Treistman, also born in Brazil, recounted the chaos, recalling a moment when Glazer was by her side and then suddenly disappeared. The group remained in the bunker for approximately three hours until it was hit by a bomb.

Glazer's funeral, held in Haifa on October 11th, was marked by an overwhelming display of sorrow and tributes.