The Kinneret that Nave loved: The family of the fallen soldier cleaned the beaches in his memory

The family of the soldier Nave Habashush (of blessed memory), who fell in southern Lebanon, held an activity on Friday with dozens of volunteers to clean the shores of the Kinneret and the 'Kinneret Trail'. The event was held with the participation of environmental activists from the "Green in the Eyes" project of the 'Hashmba' community and the 'Maayanistim' group, in cooperation with the Kursi-Levanon-Halukim beach team and the Community and Information Department of the 'Kinneret Cities Association', under the guidance of Erez Nufarbar.

Staff Sergeant Nave Habashush (20) from Givat Binyamin, a tank commander in the 52nd Battalion, 401st 'Iron Tracks' Brigade, fell on June 19, 2026, in fighting in the Lebanese village of Tibnin, along with his tank crew members.

Since Nave's fall, his family has been working to continue the things he loved, including protecting nature, to give his memory a place in life—not only through pain and longing, but also through action, connection, and love for the land.

Haim Habashush, Nave's father, says:

"The Kinneret has a personal and moving meaning for us. Nave loved to spend time on its shores, which were for him a place of nature, meeting friends, freedom, and joy. The last time we went out together, we were at an observation point from Moshav Kanaf, we looked at the Kinneret from above and watched the sunset, right in front of the beaches where we held the cleanup activity, in order to do good for it—in his memory."

Habashush further notes:

"Nave loved to get to know new places, and trips were a significant part of his life. He felt a responsibility to protect nature, he participated with us in 'Green in the Eyes' cleanup activities, and during trips he always used to clean the area and collect waste left by others. Therefore, this activity feels very natural to us; we are continuing what Nave himself did and believed in."

"Nave and all the fallen soldiers of the IDF fought for this land, they protected it, loved it, and paid the heaviest price so that we could continue to live here and travel in it. We can travel in the country freely thanks to them. Therefore, for us, cleaning the shores of the Kinneret is not just an environmental act—it is also a gesture of appreciation to Nave and to everyone who fought and fell for the sake of the land," he added.

The Kinneret Cities Association thanked the Habashush family and the volunteers for the important and moving activity.

May the memory of Nave Habashush be blessed!