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Father, 6-Year-Old Son Killed in Aviel Murder-Suicide

4/27/2026

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Father Dudu Melamed, 43, and his 6-year-old son were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home in Moshav Aviel near Binyamina.
Father Melamed left a note to his sister in the United States saying he “couldn’t take it anymore” before the murder-suicide.
Alona Regional Council head Arie Sharon said the welfare department was unaware of any prior cases and that the investigation was ongoing.

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Father Dudu Melamed, 43, and his 6-year-old son were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home in Moshav Aviel near Binyamina.
Father Melamed left a note to his sister in the United States saying he “couldn’t take it anymore” before the murder-suicide.
Alona Regional Council head Arie Sharon said the welfare department was unaware of any prior cases and that the investigation was ongoing.