Kiryat Ono Dedicates New Community Center Honoring Col. Asaf Hamami
Kiryat Ono inaugurated a renovated community center named after Col. Asaf Hamami, who fell defending Kibbutz Nirim on October 7. The facility aims to embed his legacy into daily community life.
A new community center named after Colonel Asaf Hamami, a resident of Kiryat Ono and commander of the Southern Brigade in the Gaza Division who fell in battle defending Kibbutz Nirim on October 7, was inaugurated on Tuesday.
The emotional inauguration ceremony took place at 2 Shulamit Aloni Street, attended by members of the Hamami family, Kiryat Ono Mayor Michal Rosenschein, and local residents. Over the past year, the building underwent extensive renovation and accessibility upgrades to serve as a welcoming community hub.
Mayor Michal Rosenschein addressed the ceremony, emphasizing that the dedication transforms memory into active community life. "Asaf Hamami will always be part of Kiryat Ono's story, and today we weave his legacy into the city's future," she stated.
The initiative began following a meeting at the mayor's office initiated by Sapir Hamami's mother. Local residents were actively involved in the renewal process, including choosing the center's new logo to foster a sense of belonging.
Following the formal ceremony, the center hosted a family-friendly community happening featuring sports stations led by soldiers from the Givati Brigade and scouts from the Marom tribe. The renovated facility will serve as a daily gathering space for children and families.
