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Nation Mourns Heroic Colonel, Demands Hostage Release

11/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

November 4, 2025, thousands gathered at Kiryat Shaul cemetery to honor Lieutenant Colonel Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from Gaza after October 7, 2023.
President Isaac Herzog and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir praised Hamami's bravery and leadership.
Hamami's family mourned and urged freeing eight hostages.
His widow Sapir vowed to support the hostages' families.
Hamami is survived by his wife and three children.

History

Historical Context

The Gaza War of 2014 resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian and 73 Israeli deaths, marking one of the deadliest conflicts since the Six-Day War in 1967. The ongoing violence, including the recent death of Lieutenant Colonel Asaf Hamami in 2023, continues to impact Israeli-Palestinian relations, highlighting the enduring human toll and emotional scars on families affected by the conflict.

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Story summary

November 4, 2025, thousands gathered at Kiryat Shaul cemetery to honor Lieutenant Colonel Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from Gaza after October 7, 2023.
President Isaac Herzog and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir praised Hamami's bravery and leadership.
Hamami's family mourned and urged freeing eight hostages.
His widow Sapir vowed to support the hostages' families.
Hamami is survived by his wife and three children.

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