Born and raised in Hod Hasharon, Captain (Res.) Alon Hindi shared a life path with his twin brother—from taking the same classes at school to excelling in their service with the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit. Their healthy competition propelled them through officers’ training, setting up a foundation of shared commitment to their mission
Alon began his university studies at Ariel University after the COVID-19 pandemic. Just one month after marrying his wife, the war broke out. On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, while on a family vacation in Athens, Alon rushed back to Israel, immediately joining his reserve unit in the north. By early December, he was maneuvering through Gaza with the 55th Brigade.
On December 6th, his unit faced a deadly clash. After 12 days of continued fighting, on a beautiful Saturday during the final candle of Chanukah, Alon advanced into a building-clearing operation. A massive explosion struck him after an RPG hit an accompanying unit. Alon felt an unbearable, burning pain. The quick actions of the field medic and Dr. Naftali Gross saved his life, with Dr. Gross determined to save both his hand and leg. During the harrowing evacuation, where he received no painkillers, a fall intensified the excruciating pain before he was airlifted by Unit 669.
He was rushed to Soroka Medical Center, where his family waited agonizingly during his 14-hour surgery. When the surgeon mentioned potentially amputating his leg, Alon’s wife fainted, but his mother insisted, “Do everything possible.” The doctor succeeded. Alon awoke five days later.
After three weeks, Alon was transferred to Sheba Medical Center’s Returning to Life Rehabilitation Center funded by Friends of the IDF (FIDF) to begin his long rehabilitation journey. He underwent twenty surgeries and was hospitalized for over a year. At Sheba, he found strength in community, forging a close friendship with fellow survivor Maya Regev. He credits his psychologist for guiding his mental health journey and preventing the onset of PTSD. Crucially, the presence of volunteers and donors provided vital mental reinforcement during his long recovery.
Today, Alon is still in full rehabilitation, walking with the aid of a cane, drawing strength from his resilience and the support system, including his twin brother, that helped him through his darkest moments. FIDF is honored to stand by Captain Hindi and every hero on their long road to recovery.
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