bereaved families

Haredi initiative offers bereaved families much-needed support

Ahead of the hundreds of funerals expected in the coming days, the haredi community has begun an initiative to support the mourners.

Brother born to fallen soldier

A baby boy was born to Baruch Ben-Yigal, father of Amit Ben-Yigal, who was killed three years ago. 'For me, this is closure.'

3 years later:

Bereaved father remarries, draped in battalion flag

Bereaved father Baruch Ben Yigal remarries, draped in Golani Brigade flag. 'I fulfilled Amit's will.'

Bereaved father: 'We demand change'

Herzl Hajaj demands the government take a new direction against terrorists in prison.

One people, OneFamily

Women from across Israel who lost loved ones to terror gather in Jerusalem for the OneFamily Women's Empowerment Event.

Bereaved father denounces appointment of Hadash MK Ahmad Tibi

A father who lost his daughter in a terror attack in 2017 denounced the appointment as 'a despicable decision.'

"Look me in the eye!"

Sister of POW berates PM at memorial ceremony

The sister of IDF POW Hadar Goldin denounced the Prime Minister at a ceremony for the fallen of Operation Protective Edge.

Bereaved families meet with Samaria commander, demand action

Relatives of victims of terror met with the commander of the Samaria region in the IDF to demand more thorough action against terrorism.

Bereaved parents dedicate wing at center for disabled adults

Transforming personal tragedy Into caring, Toronto family dedicates wing at Jerusalem’s Beit Finger facility.

Bereaved husband:

'Best reaction to terror is to invest the same energy in love'

Bereaved husband Benjamin Horgen speaks about the significance of Memorial day to him and of the memory of his murdered wife Esther.

Defense Min.: 'We need to be able to defend ourselves'

Defense Min. Gallant says some bereaved families want gov't representatives to attend memorial ceremonies.

Bereaved families planning to block ministers on Memorial Day

Bereaved families reportedly planning to prevent ministers from entering cemeteries at a number of cities in Israel.

How a father learned his daughters were murdered

Rabbi Leo Dee describes how he learned of the shooting attack in which his daughters, Rina and Maia, were killed.

Shooting victims' sister begs PM: Give us back our security

16-year-old Rachel Yaniv, the younger sister of Hillel and Yagel, describes terrible security situation of residents as PM pays shiva call.

Minister to bereaved family:

'We will ensure that Samaria is settled'

Housing Minister pays condolence visit to family of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, who were murdered in the terrorist attack in Huwara.

The last selfie of Elan Ganeles

Younger brother of man murdered in shooting attack describes family's reaction to the shocking news.

Bereaved mother:

'May we know to live together not only when we bury our dead'

Miriam Peretz, who lost both her sons during their IDF service, talks about her condolence visit to the Paley family.

Victim's uncle:

I was called to funeral home to help my sister identify child

Uncle of 6 and 8-year-old boys who were murdered in Jerusalem ramming attack says their older brother showed strength during attack.

Ra'am will not be disqualified from running in Knesset elections

Bereaved families condemn right-wing members of the Central Elections Committee who did not vote to disqualify Ra'am.

Ra'am

Bereaved families against right-bloc leaders for helping Ra'am

Bereaved families accuse right wing leaders of a 'puzzling and dangerous decision' not to vote to disqualify Ra'am from Knesset elections

American Jews who stand with the families of terrorists

Those who donate to the New Israel Fund are donating to a 'new' Israel where terrorists are encouraged to kill innocent Israeli Jews. Op-ed

Bereaved father: My son was not killed in an accident

Father of 6-year-old killed in collision yesterday says Arab vehicle was deliberately targeted at his family.

Children & siblings of fallen soldiers enjoy unique summer camp

Nearly two dozen children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers enjoy US summer camp experience thanks to FIDF.

Bereaved families:

'We don't want to see the terrorist who killed our children'

Families of victims of 2003 Haifa suicide bombing turn to mayor, Defense Minister demanding terrorist not be permitted to live in Haifa.

PA ordered to pay NIS 6 million to family of bombing victims

Supreme Court rules in favor of daughters of victims of suicide bombing in Jerusalem. Bomber was given grenades by PA minister.

Chaos in the Knesset: Right-wing MKs ejected

Bill recognizing bereaved siblings advances as right-wing MKs ejected for accusing MK Ahmad Tibi of supporting terrorism.

Terror victim's sister: I don't want vengeance, just deterrence

Sister of rabbi murdered in Bnei Brak shooting attack reacts to court decision to bar demolition of murderer's home.

Bereaved families' campaign to target Ayelet Shaked

Interior Minister to be at center of campaign accusing government of selling the state to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Elad axe attack:

Terror victim's widow: Have mercy on us in our suffering

Nofar Ben Yiftach, the widow of Oren Ben Yiftach, decries online attacks on her late husband after he drove the terrorists who murdered him.

'Suffocating pain'

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

Families of terror victims tell Israel National News why they shouted at the prime minister during state Memorial Day ceremony.

IDF Casualty Officer:

'For them, every day is Memorial Day'

Maj. Yael Hermolin: "It's my privilege to be there for the families of those men and women in whose merit we have a state."

Bereaved families return offensive gifts to Defense Minister

Representatives of bereaved families outraged by clocks given by Defense Ministry with Christian, Islamic symbols but no Jewish symbols.

Bereaved father:

'Bennett asked us to support him - and turned his back on us'

Herzl Hajaj, father of Shir who was murdered in ramming attack: When Bennett wanted to use the bereaved families - he used them.

Pes. Herzog, First Lady visit families of terror victims

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog visit citizens wounded in recent terror attacks, families of those murdered in attacks.

IDF widow: No anger at shooter in friendly fire incident

Or Elharar, widow of Major Itamar Elharar, who was killed in a friendly fire incident, opens up a week after the tragic accident.

Bereaved father:

'Demolishing terrorists' homes is part of war on terror'

Boaz Kokia, whose son Ron was killed in a stabbing attack, calls on government to act with determination in demolishing terrorists' homes.

Bereaved families:

'Abbas pays money to terrorists thanks to Gantz'

Families of terrorist victims protest outside Gantz home following his meeting with PA chairman.

Terror victim's brother: Build, don't destroy

Brother of Yehuda Dimentman says construction will show terrorists murder will not make the Jews go away.

Minister Shaked: Hearing Eli's grandfather, I cried

Interior Minister visits family of Eliyahu Kay 1 day after he was killed in a Hamas shooting attack in Jerusalem.

Bereaved families: 'Israel is committing suicide'

Ad Kan, Choosing Life Forum present findings of investigation to Knesset showing connection between Ra'am, Hamas.

Hundreds celebrate bar and bat mitzvah at unique 'fun day' event

Over 700 bereaved children celebrate mass bar and bat mitzvah at Israel's National Insurance Institute fun day.

Bereaved mother blasts Bennett: Shame on you!

Mother of IDF fighter Barel Hadarya Shmueli blasts Bennett following his TV interviews: I promise you we will meet again.

Bereaved families protest: We shouldn't be merciful to the cruel

Families of terror victims demonstrate outside Ofer Prison. 'We've been protesting for years, but no one would listen.'

Mother of killed soldier: 'I don't trust the IDF'

'My son died in the hospital, I didn't see him,' says slain soldier's mother. 'I don't believe in the army, I don't believe in the gov't.'

Bill stripping terrorists of citizenship fails

Opposition bill to strip terrorists of citizenship and residency rights dies in Knesset. 'Coalition spits in faces of bereaved families.'

Bill submitted to strip terrorists of citizenship

Bereaved families forum says even Ra'am should support law to take citizenship from terrorists who are paid by the PA.

What did the bereaved father say to Mansour Abbas?

Bereaved father Herzl Hajaj runs into MK Mansour Abbas at the Knesset: We know you condemn terrorists in Hebrew but support them in Arabic.

Powerful message from bereaved father: 'We will keep building'

Im Tirzu talked to the father of a young woman murdered by terrorists who said there was no going back and no giving up.

Bereaved families say goodbye to outgoing President Rivlin

'At this moment of parting, I hug every bereaved family and pray that this family will be as small as possible.'

'To this day, no one has told me how my father lost his life'

"Is there a functioning government here or not?" bereaved relatives ask of the Meron disaster.

Murder in Baltimore: 'They took no money. It was Jew-hatred'

Sister of Israeli man shot dead in Baltimore says killers shouted anti-Semitic epithets at victim, took no money or belongings.

Ambassador Friedman meets terror victims, bereaved families

Bereaved families ask US Ambassador to convey their thanks to President Trump for cutting funding for PA over its terror payments.

Sandak family attorneys denounce police investigation

Lawyers representing the bereaved family demand the release of evidence and the removal of officers suspected of sabotaging the proceedings

Esther Horgan's husband: We will continue to build

Husband of woman killed in terror attack responds to latest development in the case, including the confession of the murderer.

Supreme Court Justice Menachem Mazuz resigns

Mazuz, who previously served as AG, will retire despite having four more years left. 'I came to decision to end term for personal reasons.'

Historic injustice to IDF orphans corrected

Israel will now recognize children of fallen soldiers as 'bereaved families' even after they turn 30.

Bereaved families protest Erekat treatment

Bereaved families hold demonstration at entrance to Hadassah against treating Saeb Erekat: 'We mustn't save he who rewards murdering Jews.'

Families of terror victims plan protest outside Supreme Court

Protest planned for Monday during Court hearing on petition against destruction of terrorist's home.

Terrorist ordered to pay NIS 1.2 million to victim's family

Appeals court accepts appeal of widow of Baruch Mizrahi, who was murdered by a terrorist in 2014.

'My brother died saving people, I'll live with the same mission'

Recently-graduated EMT responds to emergency, finds image of her brother who fell In battle 18 years ago.