Tragedy
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Seven-year-old girl killed in accident laid to rest: "You were so happy when we prepared for school"
Hundreds of residents in Kafr Qara attended the funeral of seven-year-old Siham Said Abu-Ful, who died after being struck by a work vehicle. Her father expressed his profound grief, stating that the pain of her loss is indescribable.

"Everything was ready, I lost my heart and soul": Ryan killed 3 days before the start of school
Ryan Kamal Asaad from Kisra was excited to enter 12th grade and had already prepared everything required, but three days before the start of school he was killed in a fatal car accident that claimed the life of another person. "His dreams were shattered. He will no longer go to the army, will not enter 12th grade," said his father in pain, who called out to the public with a plea: "Drive...

Disaster in Pakistan: 14 infants perished in a hospital fire
15 infants were in the ward where the fire broke out, only one of them survived: "A hospital doctor rescued him." The police updated that identification of the victims will be possible only through DNA testing. The Prime Minister ordered the establishment of an investigative committee that will submit its findings within 24 hours.

Premature baby whose mother was killed in car accident has died
Assuta Ashdod Hospital announced that premature baby Hadar Cohen, whose mother was killed in a severe car accident in Ashdod in mid-July, has passed away despite intensive medical efforts.

"I want to start life over": Father of 6-year-old stabbed to death by his mother asks for help
Doron Nathaniel Hess, who lost his son Liam two years ago, told Ynet about the rehabilitation process and the high cost of training the service dog that helps him cope with PTSD. "I ask those who can and have the possibility - to help."

"The driver hit us at 174 km/h. My wife and daughter were killed instantly": Efraim Rimmel on the turning point in his life
Efraim Rimmel tells about the accident in which he lost his wife and baby daughter, coping with paralysis and his son's severe injury, and the hope he found in the depths of the deepest heartbreak. Watch the episode from the program "My Turning Point".

Because of an iPhone: 18-year-old threatened to commit suicide — and fell into an abyss with his parents
An 18-year-old named Kunal climbed a cliff and threatened to commit suicide following an argument over payments for an iPhone he purchased. For about three hours, his parents and residents tried to convince him to come down, but when the father lunged at his son to pull him from the edge, they both fell. The mother jumped immediately after them.

4-year-old boy dies after being left for hours in a locked car in East Jerusalem
Four-year-old Shaker Jindi was found in a locked vehicle. Despite resuscitation efforts, his death was pronounced at Al-Makassed Hospital. The parents and a relative have been detained for questioning. A disturbance broke out outside the hospital as relatives attempted to prevent the transfer of the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Tragedy in Jerusalem: 4-year-old dies after being in a locked car, investigation opened
Jerusalem District police officers opened an investigation today, Friday, into the circumstances of the death of a child about 4 years old in East Jerusalem. According to the police, the child was evacuated to the hospital while undergoing resuscitation efforts, but doctors there were forced to pronounce his death. As part of the initial examination, the family stated that he was found after...

Tragedy in Eilat: Man aged about 50 drowns near Coral Beach
A man aged about 50 was pulled from the water unconscious this afternoon near the Coral Beach in Eilat. Bystanders began basic resuscitation efforts, and MADA teams summoned to the scene continued with advanced medical treatment. Unfortunately, despite intensive efforts, paramedics were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

Disaster at the Ashdod Oil Refinery: Police Transfer Case to State Attorney's Office
Six months after the deaths of engineers Irina Radchuk and Nitzan Goichman, police have transferred the case to the State Attorney's Office. The refinery is preparing to resume operations in the testing room where the tragedy occurred, despite internal warnings regarding systemic safety failures. The company states it is prioritizing a safe work environment.

Tragedy in Italy: Parents drove 100 km unaware their son had passed away
A couple traveling in northern Italy stopped at a rest station after failing to wake their 31-year-old son. Medical teams arrived at the scene and pronounced him dead; a suspected cardiac event is currently being investigated.

Groom found under hotel rubble two days before his wedding
24-year-old Juan Felipe Giraldo traveled to the city of Pereira, Colombia, for work, while his fiancée and two-year-old son awaited his return for their wedding scheduled for Sunday. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused the collapse of the hotel where he was staying. For days, his father searched for him among the ruins, until his body was recovered on Friday.

Tragedy for Jerusalem Deputy Mayor: granddaughter passes away at five
Little Ruchama Chana passed away in the United States after a year and a half battle with a serious illness. Her family has said their goodbyes and is preparing to transport her remains for burial in Israel.

Heavy loss in Israeli sports: Team star passed away at just 19 years old
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, who joined the Israeli team and continued to ride for it after its operations were relocated, was killed in a severe accident in Portugal at only 19 years old. The race was immediately interrupted.

Pressed the gas instead of the brake during a driving practice — and drowned
A 42-year-old woman died in India after losing control of her vehicle and plunging into a lake about 3.5 meters deep. The driver, who was practicing driving without supervision ahead of her licensing test, was extracted from the submerged vehicle after a complex operation; her death was pronounced at the hospital.

Tragedy in cycling race: former Israel-Premier Tech rider killed at age 19
British rider Finlay Tarling, who previously rode for the Israeli team that was forced to change its name and move to Switzerland, was hit by a car driving in the opposite direction of traffic and entered the course during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

After the tragedy: hundreds gathered for a memorial evening in Katzrin
Hundreds of family members and residents participated in a memorial evening for 16-year-old Yonatan (Tuni) Ephraim Klimian, who died in a rappelling accident at Keshet Cave. The event was held at the Bnei Akiva Golan Ulpana, an institution with deep ties to the Klimian family.

Tragedy in Mexico: Rabbi Arush's grandson to be buried in Israel
The coffin of four-year-old Shalom Saginer, who drowned during a family vacation in Mexico, is currently on its way to Israel. The plane is expected to land tomorrow morning, after which the child will be buried. The late Shalom was the son of Rabbi Asaf and Rivka Saginer and the grandson of the Gaon Rabbi Shalom Arush.

Tragedy at the Statue of Liberty: Mother and 5-month-old baby girl killed when boat capsized
12 people were rescued from the water after a motorboat capsized in New York Harbor. The 46-year-old boat operator was arrested and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment. Authorities are investigating whether it was an illegal passenger charter.

Deep mourning for Channel 12 commentator and panelist: 'The heart refuses to believe. It is incomprehensible'
Senior commentator Yishai Cohen eulogized his relative, a beloved singer and paytan who died tragically just before the start of the Sabbath, and harshly attacked those spreading rumors on social media.

5-year-old boy dies after being left in a car in Lod
The child was evacuated to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) with signs of heatstroke, but doctors were unable to save his life.

Lod: 5-year-old child dies after being left in a car
A five-year-old child was found unconscious in a vehicle in Lod after being left inside for several hours. Despite resuscitation efforts by MDA paramedics, the child was later declared dead at the hospital.

Tragedy in Mexico: 4-year-old grandson of prominent rabbi drowns
A four-year-old child, the grandson of a well-known rabbi, has drowned in a pool while on a private family vacation in Mexico during the 'bein hazmanim' period. Despite extensive resuscitation efforts by local rescue teams, the child could not be saved. The family is currently arranging for his transfer to Israel for burial.

"I would give up my life": Yarden Bibas in a heartbreaking post
The grieving father shared on social media a raw and devastating letter alongside a picture of his son, in which he shatters the cliché about the passage of time and admits he would give up everything for one more small moment.

Instead of a First Birthday: Channel 14 Presenter Honors Memory of His Baby Daughter
Channel 14 presenter Tamir Shnaid shared a moving tribute to his daughter Emmanuel, who would have celebrated her first birthday today. The baby passed away eight months ago from sudden infant death syndrome.
Bar Asraf's sister-in-law: "No one noticed that something was going on with him"
Bar Asraf took his own life next to the grave of his friend Liron Barda, who was murdered at the Nova festival. His sister-in-law told 103fm that days earlier he had celebrated his brother's wedding and seemed happy, but had carried deep pain since the murder.

Michal Amdursky on the pain of loss: "Still in crazy denial"
Nearly a decade after the tragic disaster at sea, singer Michal Amdursky opens up about the difficulty of speaking about Amir Fryszer Guttman in the past tense, the haunting nightly thoughts, and the deep void that remains in her heart.

Tragedy in Sha'arei Tikva: Bar Asraf Takes His Own Life at the Grave of Friend Murdered at Nova Festival
Bar Bechor Asraf, a resident of Sha'arei Tikva, took his own life at the grave of his close friend, Liron Barda, who was murdered during the October 7, 2023, massacre at the Nova music festival.

Horror on the street: Fell from the 12th floor - and crushed a pedestrian to death
In Nagoya, Japan, a 29-year-old man fell from a 12-story building onto a 23-year-old female pedestrian walking on the sidewalk. The young woman died in the hospital, and the man is in serious condition.

Michal Amdursky says goodbye in tears: "I couldn't save him"
Almost a decade has passed since one of Israel's greatest musical names drowned to death. Amir Fryszer Guttman's close friend opened up about the moments that are well remembered in her mind and do not let go of her.

At the site of the fall: The memorial for the children of Majdal Shams was inaugurated
Two years after the tragedy at the soccer field that claimed the lives of 12 children, a memorial site was inaugurated, combining the rocket crater and a preserved wall. Architect Zvika Pasternak noted that visitors will be forced to bow their heads in memory of the victims.

7-year-old Omer killed by electric scooter: "We are crying all the time over his passing"
A week and a half after Omer Shadi Azam from Tayibe was hit by an electric scooter near his grandparents' home, his relatives said: "We are still in shock." The father of 21-year-old motorcyclist Muad Bahash from Qalansawe, who died in a crash, stated: "He went out to work, and returned to us lifeless."

"Bye to my previous life": Shirley Levy reveals the moment she almost gave up
Social media star Shirley Levy celebrated reaching 600,000 followers and shared a heartfelt video on Instagram: "All of this happened thanks to you, even though this has been the most terrible year of my life." The post comes nearly a year after the tragic death of her sister, Shiran, in a motorcycle accident in Rehovot.

Where the rocket fell: Commemorating the 12 children plucked away, two years after the Majdal Shams disaster
Two years after the Majdal Shams disaster, where 12 children were killed by a Hezbollah rocket on a soccer field, a memorial installation is unveiled. The design, by architect Zvika Pasternak, preserves the impact crater and incorporates a wall saved at the request of a grieving father.