The Israeli soldier critically wounded during violent riots on the Gaza border last week succumbed to his wounds on Monday, passing away at age 21, hospital officials said.
Soroka Medical Center, where Border Police Staff Sergeant Barel Hadaria Shmueli was hospitalized nine days ago, said that despite a number of life-saving surgeries, doctors had no choice but to pronounce his death.
He is survived by his mother, father, brother and two sisters. The date of his funeral has not been announced yet.
On Sunday, officials at the Be’er Sheva said that his condition had “significantly” deteriorated and was still critical.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expressed his condolences to the family over the death of the Border Police officer.
“I received with deep sorrow the bitter news of the death of Barel Hadaria Shmueli, who fell while defending Israel’s security,” he said. “There are not enough words to comfort the family in this mourning.
“Barel was a warrior in his life and a warrior in his death. He fought for his life until the last moment, when the whole nation of Israel prayed for him. I would like to send a big hug to the family that has lost what is the most precious to them.”
he was killed since the IDF does not allow soldiers to shoot terrorists.
So sorry,
הרחמן ינחם אתכם בתוך אבלי ציון וירושלים
This shouldn’t have happened.
ה׳ יקום דמו.
No other country treats their vicious enemies like Israel!
And these precious souls of the IDF pay the price for this insanity!
Hashem should comfort his family.