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Family of Cpt. Daniel Perez to hold a second funeral for him after body returned
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Cpt. Daniel Perez (IDF)
The family of Cpt. Daniel Perez will hold a second funeral for him this evening in Jerusalem, two years after his death, after his body was returned on Monday from Gaza by Hamas.
Perez, an immigrant from South Africa who was a tank commander in the 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion, was killed battling Hamas fighters on October 7 and his body taken captive.
His death was declared by the IDF in March 2024, and his family decided at the time to hold a funeral, burying his blood-soaked clothing at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem. His remains are expected to be added to the casket during this evening’s proceedings.
The funeral is slated for 8 p.m. Israel time and will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/live/ZLdiTQv7K6o
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