Israel Aloni, 73 – “A man everyone loved”
A longtime resident of Rishon LeZion, Israel Aloni was killed by a missile on June 14. His son said: “My father was amazing, known by everyone. Always ready to help. No one could say a bad word about him. It’s heartbreaking.”
Yevgenia Blinder, 74 – “An exceptional woman, warm and humble”
Yevgenia Blinder, age 74 – was killed in the same incident by a missile strike in the city of Rishon LeZion. The city’s mayor, Raz Kinstlich, wrote: “We accompanied Yevgenia Blinder z”l to her final resting place, a resident of our city who was murdered by an Iranian missile in her home. Yevgenia immigrated to Israel from Ukraine in 1992 and had lived in Rishon LeZion ever since. Despite arriving in Israel at a relatively advanced age, she managed to acquire the Hebrew language impressively—and was even certified as a doctor here.”
Kinstlich continued in his message about Blinder: “Yevgenia z”l was a surgeon by profession and worked for many years in the field of geriatrics at a nursing home in Jaffa, until her retirement. Those who knew her describe an exceptional woman—educated, modest, and warm. She was a meaningful figure in her family’s life, and a beloved aunt especially to her niece, whom she supported and accompanied with love over the years.”
Eti Cohen Angel, 74 – “A smiling and beautiful woman”
Cohen Angel was fatally wounded in Ramat Gan and died at Beilinson Hospital. Her daughter Nurit remembered her simply: “She was kind and always smiling.”
Meir (Miro) Vaknin, 56 – “Always ready with a hug”
Meir was killed by a missile strike in the city of Bat Yam on June 15. Tomer, a friend and neighbor, said: “Miro was a good neighbor, a man who smiled at everyone and respected everyone. He was a great guy. When my wife passed away, he was the first to come to my home to help me. He always loved to help, and would smile and give a hug at every opportunity.”
Michael (Micky) Nahum, 61 – “Family was everything”
Micky was killed by a missile strike in the city of Bat Yam on June 15. Those who knew Micky Nahum remember him as a simple and modest man who dedicated his entire life to his family. “First and foremost, Micky was a very devoted father to his children,” said his close friend Gil Karni. “He always worked from morning to night to provide for his family. He was not a man of indulgence and never thought of himself—his children were his top priority.”
Blina Ashkenazi, 94 – “A Holocaust survivor who rebuilt”
Blina was killed by a missile strike in the city of Bat Yam on June 15. Her husband and son were wounded in the incident and are hospitalized at Ichilov Medical Center. Blina was a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Israel from Bulgaria in 1949.
Efrat Saranga, 44 – “Her heart was bigger than life”
Efrat was killed by a missile strike in the city of Bat Yam on June 15. Mayor Eli Yarev eulogized her: “She was a woman with a huge heart, a beloved neighbor, daughter, sister, and friend. Everyone is struggling to process the magnitude of this loss. I stood alongside her family, saw the tears, heard the stories of her kindness, her care for her nieces and nephews, the laughter that lit up every room, and how she always cared for others before herself.”
The Khatib Family – “A home turned to grief”
In the city of Tamra, Manar Al-Qassem Abu al-Hija Khatib, age 45, was killed by a missile strike in the city of Tamra on June 15. Her husband, Raja Khatib, also lost his two daughters, Hala (13) and Shada (20), in the explosion of the Iranian missile in Tamra. Raja managed to rescue his third daughter before the missile hit the house and killed the rest of the family.
Alongside the mother and daughters, their relative Manar Diab Khatib, age 41—the wife of Raja’s brother, Ihab—was also killed. Ihab stated: “I lost an amazing woman who was everything to me. Everything was destroyed in seconds.”
Avraham Cohen, 75 – “Let us steer the wheel”
Avraham was killed by a missile strike in the city of Bnei Brak on June 15. He died without leaving behind any children. His funeral was scheduled to take place that day (Tuesday) at the Holon Cemetery. Shlomi Cohen, a friend of Chen—Avraham’s son who passed away at age 9—shared about him and his family. Cohen posted on Facebook that Avraham’s wife used to watch over him when his own mother couldn’t, and Avraham would let him and Chen sit on his lap in the truck and “steer the wheel.”
Danny Avraham, 59 – “Optimistic and selfless”
Avraham was killed by a missile strike at the oil refineries near Haifa on June 15. Mayor Tziki Avishar of Kiryat Motzkin eulogized him, writing: “Danny was an optimistic and modest man, always with a smile and a willingness to help others. His contribution to the war effort at this time, while taking great personal risk, is deserving of every praise.”
Alongside Danny, two additional individuals were killed, whose names have not yet been released. The three were part of a night shift of five workers at the plant. Two managed to escape when the building collapsed, while the three others—initially listed as missing—had entered a reinforced shelter and became trapped there following a severe fire that broke out.
Yaakov and Dasi Blue – “A shared life, a shared fate”
The couple from Petah Tikva were killed by a missile strike on their home on June 16. Their son, Ofir, wrote today as the names were cleared for publication: “With deep sorrow and total shock, we announce the murder of our beloved parents, Yaakov and Dasi Blue, by a direct missile hit on their home. Funeral details will be published later.” The couple was killed when a missile struck a shared wall of their protected room (mamad).
In every city struck by missiles, the pain is etched in faces and names. These were people who lived, loved, and gave to their families and communities. As Israel continues to face threats, their memories become part of the nation’s story—of resilience, unity, and profound loss.
