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Survivor of Hamas Attack Dies by Suicide, Sparks Outcry

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Roei Shalev, a survivor of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, died by suicide on October 11, 2025.
He witnessed Mapal Adam's murder during the attack.
His body was found in a burned car near Netanya after he posted a message about unbearable pain.
His mother died by suicide shortly after the attack.
Friends mourned him and urged better mental health support for survivors.

History

Historical Context

After World War II, Holocaust survivors faced immense trauma, with over 200,000 displaced persons struggling with mental health issues. Organizations like the Jewish Agency worked to support these individuals, who often felt isolated in their grief. The tragic suicide of Roei Shalev, a survivor of the 2023 Hamas attack, underscores the ongoing need for mental health resources for trauma survivors, highlighting the lasting impact of violence and loss.

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Story summary

Roei Shalev, a survivor of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, died by suicide on October 11, 2025.
He witnessed Mapal Adam's murder during the attack.
His body was found in a burned car near Netanya after he posted a message about unbearable pain.
His mother died by suicide shortly after the attack.
Friends mourned him and urged better mental health support for survivors.

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