Sculpture in Thuli Square in Hadera

Thuli Square named after Major Toval Gvirtzman

The square and the elements integrated into it, the “tulip” flowers and the turret of the tank, symbolize Thuli’s life.

The “tulip” flowers are full, colorful and delight their beholders, just as Thuli was in his life.
The flowers are hollow as a symbol of what was not enough in his life, the space he left behind and the space that has opened in the lives of his lovers since his fall.
The turret of the “Shoot” type tank, in which Lehm Tuli was killed and by his side, symbolizes his dedication to the State of Israel for whose defense he fought,
His love for tanks and the armored corps, and being part of the battle’s legacy.” Tulik sits quietly in the sand

Sitting and looking at the blue sea

The eyes of Thulik two stars

And food is in the comfort of a bunch of grapes”…

Toli was born in Hadera on June 26, 1959, the son of Yaakov and his wife Gvirtzman.
A boy full of life, graceful, with a sparkle in his eyes and a captivating smile.
He loved life and was very loved by everyone.

He finished his studies at Hadera High School and enlisted in the IDF in 1977.

He served in the Armored Corps in the 188th-Barak Brigade as an officer in the 71st Battalion.

Falled in the foyers of Beirut during the Galilee Peace War, on August 4, 1982 Tu Bav.
He was 23 years old.

For his excellence during the war, he was awarded the rank of commander general.

Below is the description of the act as written in Bezalesh:
The late Major Toval Gebirtzman served as the commander of a tank company during the “Peace of the Galilee” war.
During the entire fighting period he led the brigade while destroying many enemy tanks.
In his attempt to rescue wounded fighters from a burning APC he sacrificed his life.
In his actions he showed courage, dedication and leadership skills
April 1983, Nissan 5733聽聽