Matan, originally from Ofakim, was kidnapped together with his girlfriend Ilana Gritsevski from their home in Nir Oz. He corresponded with his family members from the MMD, at first he still tried to calm his mother, but later he already wrote: "They are here, they are at home", and also "I love you, don't cry". His last three messages were: "Here". The family She says that due to his parents' divorce, Matan has always been mature, has a high work ethic, contributes to the family's livelihood and helps his younger sisters, is introverted and modest and sees others before his own well-being.