British soldier killed in Hamas attacks in Israel

A 20-year-old man who was born in London was among the many IDF soldiers killed in the Hamas attacks on Saturday, October 7.

He was Corporal Nathanel Young, listed as living in Tel Aviv and a member of the army’s 13th Battalion.

A former pupil at JFS, he was living in the Bayit Shel Benji lone soldier house in Raanana.

His family, including his two brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews are deeply mourning his loss.

Sister Gaby Shalev said: “Nathanel was full of life and the life of the party – he carried the nickname DJ on base and at Benji’s house the lone soldier house that he lived at. He loved his family and friends and was loved by everyone. He loved music and was a talented DJ. Always willing to go to any lengths for his loved ones. An amazing uncle and brother. He was so happy in Israel.”

Brother Eliot Young paid tribute saying: “Nathanel always had strong Jewish pride. From a young age he has always wanted to play an important role in defending his country, it’s something he talked about a lot. I remember when he was around 10 and he called, so upset at the attacks on Israel that were happening at that time. Nathanel was also a bubbly guy who my two little daughters loved playing with and were always so excited to visit. When Nathanel could have taken his days off to sleep and re-energise, he instead found out where we were, which wasn’t always so close to him, and came to join us.”

Nathaniel’s Facebook page says he studied at the Capital City College Group and was keen on travelling and hip-hop dancing.