29 dec 2005
Lt. Ori Binamo
Lt. Ori Binamo, 21, of Nesher was killed when a terrorist en route to carry out an attack in Israel detonated himself at roadblock set up near Tulkarm following an intelligence tip.
Following high security alerts of a suicide bomber who intended to infiltrate Israel to carry out a suicide bombing during the Hanukkah holiday, IDF forces had set up temporary roadblocks in the Tulkarm area in an effort to prevent the bomber from entering Israel.
At 9:15 A.M., a Palestinian taxi approached a checkpoint. Binamo, the platoon commander in charge of the checkpoint, instructed the three occupants to get out of the taxi, and asked that one, wearing a large overcoat, open the coat to be searched. The Palestinian refused and blew himself up, killing Binamo instantly. A second intended suicide terrorist also detonated his explosive belt and was also killed in the blast as well as the taxi driver and a third passenger. Three soldiers and seven Palestinians were wounded. The soldier who was guarding the inspection was seriously injured, and two other soldiers, as well as the occupants of several nearby Palestinian vehicles, were lightly injured.
Binamo was considered an outstanding platoon commander in the Nahshon Battalion. On Wednesday evening, just a day before the attack, his battalion commander had been asked to name his best platoon commander and unhesitatingly chose Binamo. He was supposed to have received a promotion in another two months, including an advancement to the position of company commander. Ori Binamo was posthumously elevated to the rank of lieutenant.
Ori was born and raised in the town of Nesher, near Haifa. "He loved Israel and was dedicated to his mission," relatives said. Binamo's family spoke Thursday of a young man who, as a child, loved flowers and hikes around Israel with his family. They added that when he went on leave from the army, Ori used to visit his soldiers at home to see how they were. Comrades spoke of him as the most loved platoon commander in the battalion, who brought a sewing machine to his base in order to repair his soldiers' torn uniforms.
At the funeral, his father read a letter that Ori had written at the age of 14, in which he expressed his hope that all of the people of the world could become friends and live in peace.
Ori Binamo was supposed to have been featured on Army Radio on Thursday, the day he was killed, as part of the annual "Shirutrom" event, raising money for the IDF Soldiers' Welfare Association. Einat Bing, who had been Ori's girlfriend for the past nine years, said that he had called her earlier that morning, telling her to listen to the radio broadcast. "Soon you'll hear me on the radio," he said. When the recording staff arrived at Binamo's base near Tulkarm, the battalion sergeant-major greeted them with tears in his eyes and informed them that he had been killed.
Lt. Ori Binamo was buried in the Haifa Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Avi and Rosie, and three younger sisters - Hila (15), Na'ama (12), and Yuval (3).
Following high security alerts of a suicide bomber who intended to infiltrate Israel to carry out a suicide bombing during the Hanukkah holiday, IDF forces had set up temporary roadblocks in the Tulkarm area in an effort to prevent the bomber from entering Israel.
At 9:15 A.M., a Palestinian taxi approached a checkpoint. Binamo, the platoon commander in charge of the checkpoint, instructed the three occupants to get out of the taxi, and asked that one, wearing a large overcoat, open the coat to be searched. The Palestinian refused and blew himself up, killing Binamo instantly. A second intended suicide terrorist also detonated his explosive belt and was also killed in the blast as well as the taxi driver and a third passenger. Three soldiers and seven Palestinians were wounded. The soldier who was guarding the inspection was seriously injured, and two other soldiers, as well as the occupants of several nearby Palestinian vehicles, were lightly injured.
Binamo was considered an outstanding platoon commander in the Nahshon Battalion. On Wednesday evening, just a day before the attack, his battalion commander had been asked to name his best platoon commander and unhesitatingly chose Binamo. He was supposed to have received a promotion in another two months, including an advancement to the position of company commander. Ori Binamo was posthumously elevated to the rank of lieutenant.
Ori was born and raised in the town of Nesher, near Haifa. "He loved Israel and was dedicated to his mission," relatives said. Binamo's family spoke Thursday of a young man who, as a child, loved flowers and hikes around Israel with his family. They added that when he went on leave from the army, Ori used to visit his soldiers at home to see how they were. Comrades spoke of him as the most loved platoon commander in the battalion, who brought a sewing machine to his base in order to repair his soldiers' torn uniforms.
At the funeral, his father read a letter that Ori had written at the age of 14, in which he expressed his hope that all of the people of the world could become friends and live in peace.
Ori Binamo was supposed to have been featured on Army Radio on Thursday, the day he was killed, as part of the annual "Shirutrom" event, raising money for the IDF Soldiers' Welfare Association. Einat Bing, who had been Ori's girlfriend for the past nine years, said that he had called her earlier that morning, telling her to listen to the radio broadcast. "Soon you'll hear me on the radio," he said. When the recording staff arrived at Binamo's base near Tulkarm, the battalion sergeant-major greeted them with tears in his eyes and informed them that he had been killed.
Lt. Ori Binamo was buried in the Haifa Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Avi and Rosie, and three younger sisters - Hila (15), Na'ama (12), and Yuval (3).
16 dec 2005
Yosef (Yossi) Shok
Yosef (Yossi) Shok, 35, of Beit Hagai was killed in a shooting attack while driving home in the southern Hebron hills. The Islamic Jihad and Fatah Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed joint responsibility for the attack.
Shortly after 12:30 on Friday afternoon, Yossi Shok was returning home, along with two sisters, Efrat and Anat Sofer, also residents of Beit Hagai, to whom he offered a lift home from Kiryat Arba. Terrorists opened fire from a passing vehicle as they drove south. Yossi was shot in the head and died en route to hospital. The two sisters, who were in the back seat, were treated for shock.
Born in Netanya, Yossi Shok moved to Beit Hagai 10 years ago, soon after his wedding. He worked as a building engineer at the Kiryat Arba Development Company in Hebron. He was also a member of Beit Hagai's local council and leader of its emergency ready team. "He was the best there was," said Shok friend and Beit Hagai spokesman Yair Lior. "He was a loving husband and father."
Yosef Shok was buried in Hebron. He is survived by his wife, Sagit, and five children, aged 9, 7, 5, 4, and one month.
Shortly after 12:30 on Friday afternoon, Yossi Shok was returning home, along with two sisters, Efrat and Anat Sofer, also residents of Beit Hagai, to whom he offered a lift home from Kiryat Arba. Terrorists opened fire from a passing vehicle as they drove south. Yossi was shot in the head and died en route to hospital. The two sisters, who were in the back seat, were treated for shock.
Born in Netanya, Yossi Shok moved to Beit Hagai 10 years ago, soon after his wedding. He worked as a building engineer at the Kiryat Arba Development Company in Hebron. He was also a member of Beit Hagai's local council and leader of its emergency ready team. "He was the best there was," said Shok friend and Beit Hagai spokesman Yair Lior. "He was a loving husband and father."
Yosef Shok was buried in Hebron. He is survived by his wife, Sagit, and five children, aged 9, 7, 5, 4, and one month.
8 dec 2005
Sgt. Nir Kahane
Sgt. Nir Kahane, 20, of Kiryat Tivon, was stabbed to death at the Kalandiya checkpoint, south of Ramallah. The Fatah al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sgt. Nir Kahane, a member of the IDF checkpoints unit, Taoz, established in June 2004 after the army detected a need for skilled and professional manpower to conduct security checks at the West Bank crossings. Nir, like all members of the unit, underwent special training and preparation at a Military Police training camp.
The Palestinian terrorist approached the Kalandiya checkpoint at around 3:45 p.m. and pushed through the "humanitarian needs" line reserved for the elderly, infirm, and pregnant women. He pulled out a knife which was hidden in his clothes, and slit Nir Kahane's throat. Nir, who was checking luggage belonging to Palestinians, was fatally wounded and pronounced dead on the scene. The assailant was apprehended.
Family members spoke of Nir's determination to offer meaningful service to his country. His father, Baruch, said that Nir had wanted to serve in a combat unit, but that his medical profile had precluded combat duty. He had been disappointed with his placement in the military police, but was determined to serve in the checkpoints unit in order to have the most frontline of assignments possible with his medical profile.
Nir was on leave from Sunday till Wednesday, when his father drove him to the bus station in Haifa. “He told me that there are warnings of attacks, that the job is grueling, dangerous and unpleasant but he is doing it despite everything. For us this was anxiety 24 hours a day. He could have joined a regular unit, because of his low medical profile, yet he wanted to do something important,” Baruch Kahane said.
Friends spoke of Nir as a computer aficionado, who spent most of his free time pursuing his hobby.
Sgt. Nir Kahane was buried in Kiryat Tivon. He is survived by his parents, Baruch and Sarah, and two brothers - Ran, 24, and Ziv, 9.
Sgt. Nir Kahane, a member of the IDF checkpoints unit, Taoz, established in June 2004 after the army detected a need for skilled and professional manpower to conduct security checks at the West Bank crossings. Nir, like all members of the unit, underwent special training and preparation at a Military Police training camp.
The Palestinian terrorist approached the Kalandiya checkpoint at around 3:45 p.m. and pushed through the "humanitarian needs" line reserved for the elderly, infirm, and pregnant women. He pulled out a knife which was hidden in his clothes, and slit Nir Kahane's throat. Nir, who was checking luggage belonging to Palestinians, was fatally wounded and pronounced dead on the scene. The assailant was apprehended.
Family members spoke of Nir's determination to offer meaningful service to his country. His father, Baruch, said that Nir had wanted to serve in a combat unit, but that his medical profile had precluded combat duty. He had been disappointed with his placement in the military police, but was determined to serve in the checkpoints unit in order to have the most frontline of assignments possible with his medical profile.
Nir was on leave from Sunday till Wednesday, when his father drove him to the bus station in Haifa. “He told me that there are warnings of attacks, that the job is grueling, dangerous and unpleasant but he is doing it despite everything. For us this was anxiety 24 hours a day. He could have joined a regular unit, because of his low medical profile, yet he wanted to do something important,” Baruch Kahane said.
Friends spoke of Nir as a computer aficionado, who spent most of his free time pursuing his hobby.
Sgt. Nir Kahane was buried in Kiryat Tivon. He is survived by his parents, Baruch and Sarah, and two brothers - Ran, 24, and Ziv, 9.
9 nov 2005
Hussam Fathi Mahajna
Hussam Fathi Mahajna, 36, an Israeli Arab businessman from Umm al-Fahm, was among the 57 people murdered in simultaneous attacks by three suicide bombers in Amman on Wednesday night (9 November). More than 300 were wounded in the attacks.
The targets of the bombers were three luxury hotels: the Radisson, Days Inn, and Grand Hyatt. Mahajna was a guest at a wedding held at the Radisson Hotel, which is known to be popular with Israeli tourists. Al-Qaida in Iraq claimed responsiblity for the bombings.
Mahajna was a well known businessman, who began with a successful paint manufacturing business and recently expanded his interests by establishing private medical emergency clinics with a partner, Muhammad Jabrin. His business took him to Jordan frequently.
"He told me this was his 144th visit to Jordan in the past three years," Jabrin told Haaretz. "He had lots of friends in Amman and felt at home there. I was with him on some of the visits, and we never feared for our safety. Hussam tried to persuade me to come on the trip, and at the last minute I decided not to go."
Hussam Fathi Mahajna was buried in Umm al-Fahm. He is survived by a wife, daughters aged 10 and seven, and a seven-month-old son.
The targets of the bombers were three luxury hotels: the Radisson, Days Inn, and Grand Hyatt. Mahajna was a guest at a wedding held at the Radisson Hotel, which is known to be popular with Israeli tourists. Al-Qaida in Iraq claimed responsiblity for the bombings.
Mahajna was a well known businessman, who began with a successful paint manufacturing business and recently expanded his interests by establishing private medical emergency clinics with a partner, Muhammad Jabrin. His business took him to Jordan frequently.
"He told me this was his 144th visit to Jordan in the past three years," Jabrin told Haaretz. "He had lots of friends in Amman and felt at home there. I was with him on some of the visits, and we never feared for our safety. Hussam tried to persuade me to come on the trip, and at the last minute I decided not to go."
Hussam Fathi Mahajna was buried in Umm al-Fahm. He is survived by a wife, daughters aged 10 and seven, and a seven-month-old son.
5 nov 2005
Genia Poleis
Genia Poleis, 66, of Hadera was the sixth victim of the suicide bomber who detonated himself at Hadera's open-air market shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 26. She was mortally wounded in the attack and died 11 days later. Five others were murdered and 55 wounded in the attack.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani.
Genia Poleis came on aliya from Moscow in 1993 with her husband, Vitaly, and son, Leonid. The couple, both engineers, did not find work and spent their time helping to raise their three grandchildren, Liza, 15, Avi, 12, and Maria, nine months.
On the day of the attack, they had gone to a medical clinic and then to the market to shop for fruit and vegetables. "They were together when the explosion occurred and fell to the ground," their daughter-in-law, Natalia, related. Vitaly Poleis remains hospitalized with moderate wounds.
"Only today they told Vitaly in the hospital that his wife had died, and he couldn't stop crying," Natalia said. "They were together all the time; they loved to hike and to travel abroad. She was a wonderful woman, good and helpful."
Genia Poleis was buried at the New Hadera Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Vitaly, who was brought to the funeral from the hospital, her son, Leonid, and three grandchildren.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani.
Genia Poleis came on aliya from Moscow in 1993 with her husband, Vitaly, and son, Leonid. The couple, both engineers, did not find work and spent their time helping to raise their three grandchildren, Liza, 15, Avi, 12, and Maria, nine months.
On the day of the attack, they had gone to a medical clinic and then to the market to shop for fruit and vegetables. "They were together when the explosion occurred and fell to the ground," their daughter-in-law, Natalia, related. Vitaly Poleis remains hospitalized with moderate wounds.
"Only today they told Vitaly in the hospital that his wife had died, and he couldn't stop crying," Natalia said. "They were together all the time; they loved to hike and to travel abroad. She was a wonderful woman, good and helpful."
Genia Poleis was buried at the New Hadera Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Vitaly, who was brought to the funeral from the hospital, her son, Leonid, and three grandchildren.
2 nov 2005
St.-Sgt. Yonatan Evron
St.-Sgt. Yonatan Evron, 20, of Rishon Lezion, was mortally wounded in a gun battle with terrorists near the West Bank town of Jenin before dawn Wednesday.
Evron's unit was providing security for an overnight raid on a terrorist hideout in the village of Marka when terrorists opened fire from ambush at about 3 a.m., wounding him. He died while being evacuated to a hospital by a medical helicopter.
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
Friends described Evron, who served in the elite Maglan unit, as an easygoing person who liked to hike around the country. A teacher at his Mikveh Yisrael High School in Holon, Yair Ganaton, noted that he had returned to Israel after a long absence in Kenya, where his parents had served as emissaries, and completed all of his difficult program of studies.
"He was the type of pupil you don't lose contact with," Ganaton said. "He was the kind of person whom you could see had something special, something very strong inside. He prepared himself thoroughly for military service."
"Yonatan was the love of my life," said Efrat Roth-Levy, Evron's girlfriend for nearly four years. "He was everything to me. We understood one another. I was so proud of him... Despite the fact that we were young, I knew I had someone to count on."
St.-Sgt. Yonatan Evron was buried at the Rishon Lezion Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Avi and Talila, and younger brother, Itamar.
Evron's unit was providing security for an overnight raid on a terrorist hideout in the village of Marka when terrorists opened fire from ambush at about 3 a.m., wounding him. He died while being evacuated to a hospital by a medical helicopter.
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
Friends described Evron, who served in the elite Maglan unit, as an easygoing person who liked to hike around the country. A teacher at his Mikveh Yisrael High School in Holon, Yair Ganaton, noted that he had returned to Israel after a long absence in Kenya, where his parents had served as emissaries, and completed all of his difficult program of studies.
"He was the type of pupil you don't lose contact with," Ganaton said. "He was the kind of person whom you could see had something special, something very strong inside. He prepared himself thoroughly for military service."
"Yonatan was the love of my life," said Efrat Roth-Levy, Evron's girlfriend for nearly four years. "He was everything to me. We understood one another. I was so proud of him... Despite the fact that we were young, I knew I had someone to count on."
St.-Sgt. Yonatan Evron was buried at the Rishon Lezion Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Avi and Talila, and younger brother, Itamar.
26 oct 2005
JamilQaadan
Jamil Qa'adan, 48, of Baka al-Gharbiya was one of six people who were murdered and 55 wounded, six of them seriously, when a suicide bomber detonated himself at Hadera's open-air market shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 26.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Jamil Qa'adan had served for the past seven years as the Education Ministry's coordinator for training and advanced study in the Arab sector of the northern district. "He was a modest, quiet man, a first-rate professional who was loyal to the state and to his work," said the director of the northern district, Aharon Zveida. "We have lost a topnotch educator."
With Jamil's murder, the Qa'adan family suffered its third loss in recent months, following the deaths of his father and brother.
Ursan Idat, the ministry's inspector of Arab education in the northern district, noted that he had known Qa'adan for nearly 28 years. "It was important to him to improve the Arab educational system and to narrow the gaps," he said, "from an outlook that there should be equality between the peoples that live here, side by side. I hope that these are the last victims of this war. Jewish blood and Arab blood have mixed together on the earth that belongs to all of us."
Jamil Qa'dan was buried in Baka al-Gharbiya. He is suvived by his wife, Fatma, and five children.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Jamil Qa'adan had served for the past seven years as the Education Ministry's coordinator for training and advanced study in the Arab sector of the northern district. "He was a modest, quiet man, a first-rate professional who was loyal to the state and to his work," said the director of the northern district, Aharon Zveida. "We have lost a topnotch educator."
With Jamil's murder, the Qa'adan family suffered its third loss in recent months, following the deaths of his father and brother.
Ursan Idat, the ministry's inspector of Arab education in the northern district, noted that he had known Qa'adan for nearly 28 years. "It was important to him to improve the Arab educational system and to narrow the gaps," he said, "from an outlook that there should be equality between the peoples that live here, side by side. I hope that these are the last victims of this war. Jewish blood and Arab blood have mixed together on the earth that belongs to all of us."
Jamil Qa'dan was buried in Baka al-Gharbiya. He is suvived by his wife, Fatma, and five children.
Michael Kaufman
Michael Kaufman, 68, of Hadera was one of six people who were murdered and 55 wounded, six of them seriously, when a suicide bomber detonated himself at Hadera's open-air market shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 26.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Kaufman's son, Alex, related how his father might have been saved from the blast had his doctor's appointment been on time. Michael Kaufman had arrived at the clinic to find the appointment before his had been cancelled, and was glad to finish early and have time to go shopping for fruit and vegetables in the Hadera market.
Kaufman made aliya 12 years ago from Uzbekistan, where he was a senior manager in a car factory. He had difficulty finding a similar job and was unemployed at the time of his death.
"We'll remember him as an exemplary father and grandfather, who always loved us and did everything for us," Alex said.
Michael Kaufman was buried in the New Hadera Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his son, Alex, a daughter, and grandchildren.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Kaufman's son, Alex, related how his father might have been saved from the blast had his doctor's appointment been on time. Michael Kaufman had arrived at the clinic to find the appointment before his had been cancelled, and was glad to finish early and have time to go shopping for fruit and vegetables in the Hadera market.
Kaufman made aliya 12 years ago from Uzbekistan, where he was a senior manager in a car factory. He had difficulty finding a similar job and was unemployed at the time of his death.
"We'll remember him as an exemplary father and grandfather, who always loved us and did everything for us," Alex said.
Michael Kaufman was buried in the New Hadera Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his son, Alex, a daughter, and grandchildren.
Pirhiya Machlouf
Pirhiya Machlouf, 53, of Hadera was one of six people who were murdered and 55 wounded, six of them seriously, when a suicide bomber detonated himself at Hadera's open-air market shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 26.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Sabiha Nissim, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Pirhiya Machlouf worked for 30 years at the Bank Leumi branch by the market. She had gone shopping after work to prepare a festive dinner for her two daughters, who were about to begin university studies. "She apparently stopped to eat at the felafel stand when she was killed," a colleague said.
Friends described her as a devoted and loving wife and mother, a cultured woman who enjoyed reading. She also loved dogs and raised two of them. "They are waiting for her to come home," said a friend.
Pirhiya Machlouf was buried in the Old Hadera Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Chaim, two daughters, Michal and Noa, and a son, Ron.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Sabiha Nissim, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Pirhiya Machlouf worked for 30 years at the Bank Leumi branch by the market. She had gone shopping after work to prepare a festive dinner for her two daughters, who were about to begin university studies. "She apparently stopped to eat at the felafel stand when she was killed," a colleague said.
Friends described her as a devoted and loving wife and mother, a cultured woman who enjoyed reading. She also loved dogs and raised two of them. "They are waiting for her to come home," said a friend.
Pirhiya Machlouf was buried in the Old Hadera Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Chaim, two daughters, Michal and Noa, and a son, Ron.
Sabiha Nissim
Sabiha Nissim, 66, of Moshav Ahituv was one of six people who were murdered and 55 wounded, six of them seriously, when a suicide bomber detonated himself at Hadera's open-air market shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 26.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Wednesday was market day for Sabiha Nissim and her husband, Aharon. They would drive to Hadera from their moshav and Aharon would shop according to Sabiha's list while she would wait for him at her favorite felafel stand, Barzilai's, which that day became the suicide bomber's target.
Sabiha Nissim recently retired after a career of providing childcare at Ahituv. "She was a marvelous woman," her husband related. "We were always together. We had nothing to do with those people who wanted to murder us. We're simple, innocent people. I can't believe that this happened. I can't believe that she's not here, that I'm left alone."
Sabiha Nissim was buried at the Moshav Ahituv Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Aharon, six children, and eight grandchildren.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Jamil Qa'adan, and Ya'acov Rahmani. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Wednesday was market day for Sabiha Nissim and her husband, Aharon. They would drive to Hadera from their moshav and Aharon would shop according to Sabiha's list while she would wait for him at her favorite felafel stand, Barzilai's, which that day became the suicide bomber's target.
Sabiha Nissim recently retired after a career of providing childcare at Ahituv. "She was a marvelous woman," her husband related. "We were always together. We had nothing to do with those people who wanted to murder us. We're simple, innocent people. I can't believe that this happened. I can't believe that she's not here, that I'm left alone."
Sabiha Nissim was buried at the Moshav Ahituv Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Aharon, six children, and eight grandchildren.
Ya'acov Rahmani
Ya'acov Rahmani, 68, of Hadera was one of six people who were murdered and 55 wounded, six of them seriously, when a suicide bomber detonated himself at Hadera's open-air market shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 26.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, and Jamil Qa'adan. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Ya'acov Rahmani came to the market on Wednesday as a favor to a friend, whose stall he volunteered to take over while his friend went to a memorial service. "My father went to take over for him, and fate found him and tore him apart," said Rahmani's daughter, Sari.
"He was full of the joy of life," she related, "he was an optimistic person." A pensioner following a career at the Hadera Paper Mills, Rahmani enjoyed hiking and playing with his grandchildren.
Ya'acov Rahmani was buried in the New Hadera Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Sari and Smadar, a son, Danny, and eight grandchildren.
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in front of a felafel stand at the entance to the seaside town's market. Hadera has been a frequent target of attacks during the past five years of violence.
The other victims killed in the bombing were Michael Kaufman, Pirhiya Machlouf, Sabiha Nissim, and Jamil Qa'adan. A sixth victim, Genia Poleis, died of her wounds 11 days later.
Ya'acov Rahmani came to the market on Wednesday as a favor to a friend, whose stall he volunteered to take over while his friend went to a memorial service. "My father went to take over for him, and fate found him and tore him apart," said Rahmani's daughter, Sari.
"He was full of the joy of life," she related, "he was an optimistic person." A pensioner following a career at the Hadera Paper Mills, Rahmani enjoyed hiking and playing with his grandchildren.
Ya'acov Rahmani was buried in the New Hadera Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Sari and Smadar, a son, Danny, and eight grandchildren.
23 oct 2005
Katy David
Katy David, 27, of Kfar Yona, was found murdered in a grove of eucalyptus trees near Hadera by a passerby.
Katy David worked as a security guard at the Poleg mall in Netanya, where she had made the acquaintance of Samir Abu Mokh, 21, from Baka al-Gharbiya. Abu Mokh had arranged to meet her after work and drive her home, but arrived with Muhammad Hashen, 26, also from Baka al-Gharbiya, and the two persuaded her to enter their car on the pretext of having a discussion about work.
The two drove Katy to the eucalyptus grove, where they tried to force her from the car. Police investigators said that she fought her assailants until she was eventually overcome by their repeated stabbings (28) and blows to the head with a wrench. Police also determined that Abu Mokh, in order to ensure she was dead, then ran over her body with his car.
The two terrorists were captured in an intensive man hunt several days later, during which Abu Mokh turned himself in and informed on Hashen. They were brought to trial, where they confessed to murdering her "because she was a Jew." They were convicted of kidnapping and murder.
Katy David was buried in Kfar Yona. She is survived by her parents, Zvi and Shoshana, and two siblings.
Katy David worked as a security guard at the Poleg mall in Netanya, where she had made the acquaintance of Samir Abu Mokh, 21, from Baka al-Gharbiya. Abu Mokh had arranged to meet her after work and drive her home, but arrived with Muhammad Hashen, 26, also from Baka al-Gharbiya, and the two persuaded her to enter their car on the pretext of having a discussion about work.
The two drove Katy to the eucalyptus grove, where they tried to force her from the car. Police investigators said that she fought her assailants until she was eventually overcome by their repeated stabbings (28) and blows to the head with a wrench. Police also determined that Abu Mokh, in order to ensure she was dead, then ran over her body with his car.
The two terrorists were captured in an intensive man hunt several days later, during which Abu Mokh turned himself in and informed on Hashen. They were brought to trial, where they confessed to murdering her "because she was a Jew." They were convicted of kidnapping and murder.
Katy David was buried in Kfar Yona. She is survived by her parents, Zvi and Shoshana, and two siblings.
16 oct 2005
Kineret Mandel
Kineret Mandel, 23, of Carmel was one of three killed in a drive-by shooting at a hitchhiking stop at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem. The Fatah Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.
Kineret Mandel and her cousin, Matat Adler, were returning home from Jerusalem. A car from Carmel drove past and picked up hitchhikers, but there was no room for the two young women. A few minutes later, they were killed in the attack along with Oz Ben-Meir and three others were wounded.
Kineret's mother, Rivka Mandel, and Matat's father, Naftali Rosenfeld, are brother and sister. Carmel's spokesman related that Kineret was the first child born in Carmel after the community was established 24 years ago. "She was a girl that no words could describe. She was beautiful inside and outside. She had only the best of the best in her."
Kineret studied at a women's academy in Kiryat Arba, before studying economics in Jerusalem. She spent two years in national service in Beit Moriah, Beersheva, teaching and helping needy families. Kineret recently began teaching at a Gush Etzion school.
Kineret Mandel was buried in Jerusalem. She is survived by her parents, Itamar and Rivka, and three brothers.
Kineret Mandel and her cousin, Matat Adler, were returning home from Jerusalem. A car from Carmel drove past and picked up hitchhikers, but there was no room for the two young women. A few minutes later, they were killed in the attack along with Oz Ben-Meir and three others were wounded.
Kineret's mother, Rivka Mandel, and Matat's father, Naftali Rosenfeld, are brother and sister. Carmel's spokesman related that Kineret was the first child born in Carmel after the community was established 24 years ago. "She was a girl that no words could describe. She was beautiful inside and outside. She had only the best of the best in her."
Kineret studied at a women's academy in Kiryat Arba, before studying economics in Jerusalem. She spent two years in national service in Beit Moriah, Beersheva, teaching and helping needy families. Kineret recently began teaching at a Gush Etzion school.
Kineret Mandel was buried in Jerusalem. She is survived by her parents, Itamar and Rivka, and three brothers.
Oz (Yisrael) Ben-Meir
Oz (Yisrael) Ben-Meir, 15, of Ma'on, was one of three killed in a drive-by shooting at a hitchhiking stop at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem. The Fatah Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.
Oz Ben-Meir's family went to live in Ma'on, in the Hebron foothills, when he was a baby. Oz was the second of six children. "He was a leader among the youth; they all looked up to him," his neighbor, Malchi Sonnenfeld, said. He was on his way home from Jerusalem with a friend and were waiting for a ride when the attack took place. Oz was killed along with the cousins Kineret Mandel and Matat Adler; three others were wounded.
A few weeks ago, Oz began ninth grade at the Bnei Akiva yeshiva in Dimona after completing his studies at the Susya regional school near Hebron. In addition to Torah studies, Oz was also a keen sportsman and his team recently won a country-wide orienteering competition.
Oz Ben-Meir was buried in the Susya cemetery. He is survived his parents, Rami and Nirit, two sisters, Udiya and Shira and three brothers, Shai, Raz and Shahar.
Oz Ben-Meir's family went to live in Ma'on, in the Hebron foothills, when he was a baby. Oz was the second of six children. "He was a leader among the youth; they all looked up to him," his neighbor, Malchi Sonnenfeld, said. He was on his way home from Jerusalem with a friend and were waiting for a ride when the attack took place. Oz was killed along with the cousins Kineret Mandel and Matat Adler; three others were wounded.
A few weeks ago, Oz began ninth grade at the Bnei Akiva yeshiva in Dimona after completing his studies at the Susya regional school near Hebron. In addition to Torah studies, Oz was also a keen sportsman and his team recently won a country-wide orienteering competition.
Oz Ben-Meir was buried in the Susya cemetery. He is survived his parents, Rami and Nirit, two sisters, Udiya and Shira and three brothers, Shai, Raz and Shahar.
Matat (Rosenfeld) Adler
Matat Adler, 21, of Carmel was one of three killed in a drive-by shooting at a hitchhiking stop at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem. The Fatah Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.
Matat Adler, nee Rosenfeld, and her cousin, Kineret Mandel, were returning home from Jerusalem. A car from Carmel drove past and picked up hitchhikers, but there was no room for the two young women. A few minutes later, they were killed in the attack along with Oz Ben-Meir and three others were wounded.
Matat, who grew up in Beit Horon, completed her high school studies at the Or Torah Stone school in Jerusalem and then was drafted for army service. Three months ago, she completed her army service as an officer in the Intelligence Corps. A month after her release, she married Yisrael Alder, an officer in the Armored Corps, and the couple settled in Carmel. "She was planning on studying law, and being a judge, and bringing justice to the nation," a resident of Carmel said. In the meantime, she was working in the area as a youth counsellor.
Matat (Rosenfeld) Adler was buried in Jerusalem. She is survived by her parents, Naftali and Rivka Rosenfeld of Beit Horon, a brother, and three sisters.
Matat Adler, nee Rosenfeld, and her cousin, Kineret Mandel, were returning home from Jerusalem. A car from Carmel drove past and picked up hitchhikers, but there was no room for the two young women. A few minutes later, they were killed in the attack along with Oz Ben-Meir and three others were wounded.
Matat, who grew up in Beit Horon, completed her high school studies at the Or Torah Stone school in Jerusalem and then was drafted for army service. Three months ago, she completed her army service as an officer in the Intelligence Corps. A month after her release, she married Yisrael Alder, an officer in the Armored Corps, and the couple settled in Carmel. "She was planning on studying law, and being a judge, and bringing justice to the nation," a resident of Carmel said. In the meantime, she was working in the area as a youth counsellor.
Matat (Rosenfeld) Adler was buried in Jerusalem. She is survived by her parents, Naftali and Rivka Rosenfeld of Beit Horon, a brother, and three sisters.
