(1975-1994) A Jewish Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 9, 1994 while returning home after a military training in the north of Israel. Days after he was taken hostage, Hamas circulated a videotape demanding the release of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Hamas’ spiritual leader, and 200 Palestinian prisoners. Both the kidnappers and Nachshon Wachshman were killed during a failed military rescue attempt on October 14. See “Nachshon Wachsman.” Ynet News. 11 March 2009. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3684709,00.html.  http://www.justvision.org/glossary/wachsman-nachshon