Instead of wedding, slain officer’s family holds meal for poor

Major Benaya Sarel, the commander of the Givati reconnaissance company who was killed in Rafah three weeks ago, was supposed to marry his fiancee Gali Nir tonight. Instead, NRG reports, his family and friends are holding an exquisite meal at a soup kitchen.

Relatives and friends seen mourning over the grave of Major Benaya Sarel, during his funeral at the old Jewish cemetery in Hebron on August 3, 2014. (photo credit: Flash90)
Relatives and friends seen mourning over the grave of Major Benaya Sarel, during his funeral at the old Jewish cemetery in Hebron on August 3, 2014. (photo credit: Flash90)

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