Aharon Mizrachi, a 76-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, passed away Monday night from injuries he sustained nearly four months ago when an Iranian missile struck during Operation Rising Lion.
His levayah will be held on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in Holon. Aharon had been with his partner, Etti Cohen Angel, when the missile hit. While Etti was killed instantly, Aharon was critically injured and had remained hospitalized in grave condition until his passing.
The Mizrachi family shared a heartfelt message following his death: “Our father and grandfather was a joyful, kind-hearted man, full of humor, who always loved helping others with an open heart and great soul. His devotion to his children and grandchildren knew no bounds. After a long struggle, we are heartbroken and deeply saddened by his passing, feeling a great loss in our hearts.”
Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen expressed sorrow over the loss, saying, “On such an emotional day, we are unfortunately also receiving difficult news about another of our city’s residents who lost his life in this bloody war, from the impact of the first Iranian missile.”
He recounted that “Aharon fought for his life for four months after an Iranian missile struck directly on Tirtza Street during the first missile attack of Operation Rising Lion, instantly killing his partner, Eti Cohen Angel. Eti and Aharon were hit while sitting together. On behalf of all the city’s residents, I wish to extend my condolences to Aharon’s family. We are already reaching out to offer assistance and will continue to embrace and support them.”
Mizrachi’s passing brings renewed grief to Ramat Gan, a city that has already endured painful losses in the recent wave of Iranian aggression.
{Matzav.com}Boruch Hashem matir assurim. Thank you to the One who releases captives!
It has been 738 days since the terrorist massacre carried out by Hamas on the holiday of Shmini Atzeres / Simchas Torah. Ever since that day, the families of the hostages along with Jews and others worldwide have prayed and pleaded for the release of every last captive.
Agudath Israel of America rejoices in the return of the hostages released today from the underground dungeons of Gaza as part of the deal orchestrated by President Trump. The torture and trauma to which they were subjected for two horrifying years are beyond description. We celebrate their release, just as we pray that Hashem send them healing, a complete and speedy recovery from the physical and emotional ills they suffered throughout their ordeal.
We express our deep appreciation to President Donald Trump for his leadership and for committing to see this plan through until the end by chairing the “Board of Peace” that will oversee the next stages.
Jews the world over are in the midst of celebrating Sukkos, which is known as “Zman Simchaseinu,” the season of our rejoicing. The return of the hostages at the culmination of the holiday, on the eve of Shmini Atzeres / Simchas Torah adds to our collective joy.
While public mourning is not permitted on the holiday, we all recognize that our joy is tempered by the knowledge that so many of the hostages’ families are preparing to bury their loved ones. Our hearts are with them during this difficult time.
While there are several aspects of the deal that will be challenging, we pray to the Almighty, the maker of peace in heaven and earth, that this effort will lead to true peace between Israel and all of its neighbors in the region.
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