Ofir Libstein (; 1973 – 7 October 2023) was an Israeli politician. He served as head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council from 2018 to 2023. Libstein was killed in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war on 7 October 2023.
Biography
Libstein was born in Eilat, where his parents lived due to his father's military service. At the age of 4, his parents returned to Kfar Neter, where they lived before. He eventually moved back to Kfar Aza. Libstein studied in WIZO Canada Children's Village. He served in the IDF as a medic and as an instructor in the Medical Corps. He was involved in the establishment of e-commerce sites.
In 2017, Libstein was made head of the Kibbutzim Industrial Union, and aimed to create more IT industry in Kibbutzim. Libstein was elected head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council in 2018, defeating Nira Shpak with a majority of 68.31%. He was also a chairman of Habonim Dror.
Personal life and death
Libstein was married to Vered and had four children.
On October 7, 2023, Libstein was killed in an exchange of fire with members of Hamas who entered from the Gaza Strip. His 19-year-old son Nitzan was also killed that day in the Kfar Aza massacre and was considered missing until his body was found 12 days later.