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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 526

Hila Betzaleli

Hila Betzaleli poses at the Mount Herzl parade grounds, two hours before the tragedy in which she lost her life. (Channel 2 News screen capture)
January 6, 2019, 1:47 pm
Engineer to serve 9 months for negligence in Mount Herzl death of IDF officer
Bereaved mother welcomes jail term for Oren Varshebski, who was responsible for lighting rig that fell in 2012, killing Lt. Hila Betzaleli, 20
By ToI Staff
Hila Betzaleli poses at the Mount Herzl parade grounds, two hours before the tragedy in which she lost her life. (Channel 2 News screen capture)
June 26, 2018, 11:07 am
No prison time for 2 men responsible for Mount Herzl death of IDF officer
Parents react with fury as engineer, safety consultant get community service for negligently causing 2012 death of Lt. Hila Betzaleli, 20, when lighting rig collapsed
By ToI Staff
The collapsed lighting rig at Mount Herzl (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)
December 19, 2017, 5:54 am
Two more convicted in 2012 fatal lighting rig accident at Mount Herzl
Engineer Oren Varshebski, safety consultant Yitzhak Tzuker will be sentenced for their part in disaster that claimed life of Lt. Hila Betzaleli
By ToI Staff
In this 2012 photo, a police officer stands near the scene where a large lighting rig collapsed and killed Lt. Hila Betzaleli. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
December 7, 2016, 11:57 am
2 get jail terms for fatal 2012 accident at Mount Herzl
Deputy CEO and operations manager of stage design company convicted over lighting rig collapse that killed IDF officer
By ToI Staff
In this 2012 photo, a police officer stands near the scene where a large lighting rig collapsed and killed Lt. Hila Betzaleli. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
December 30, 2014, 7:13 pm
5 indicted for fatal Mount Herzl lighting rig disaster
Collapse killed Hila Betzaleli, injured 7 during Independence Day rehearsals in 2012; event producer will not face charges
By ToI Staff
The collapsed lighting rig at Mount Herzl (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 30, 2014, 6:46 pm
6 to stand trial for Mount Herzl lighting rig disaster
Negligence suspected in collapse that killed Hila Betzaleli, injured 7 others during Independence Day rehearsals in 2012
By ToI Staff
Hila Betzaleli poses at the Mount Herzl parade grounds, two hours before the tragedy in which she lost her life. (Channel 2 News screen capture)
May 1, 2013, 10:48 pm
Grandfather of Mt. Herzl tragedy victim jumps to his death
Neighbors say Hila Betzaleli’s grandfather suffered from depression since her death during an Independence Day ceremony rehearsal accident last year
By Gavriel Fiske
Itzik Tzuker (left) and Oren Varshebski in the Jerusalem's Magistrates Court on April 23, 2012 (photo credit: Alex Sela/Flash90)
May 31, 2012, 7:35 pm
Suspect from Mount Herzl stage tragedy part of Madonna concert security detail
Itzik Tzuker was a security consultant at the Independence Day rehearsal where a soldier was killed
By Asher Zeiger
Friends and relatives of Hila Betzaleli cry as then-IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz salutes after laying an Israeli flag on her grave, at the Mount Herzl military cemetery. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 7, 2012, 6:42 am
Concert to be held in memory of officer who died in Mt. Herzl accident
Family and friends of Hila Betzaleli to hold benefit event featuring her favorite performers
By ToI Staff
The collapsed lighting rig at Mount Herzl (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 29, 2012, 6:41 pm
Two more suspects investigated in Mount Herzl disaster
Jerusalem police question two government workers on suspicion of negligence that caused a soldier’s death
By Ilan Ben Zion
Benjamin Netanyahu laying a memorial wreath Wednesday. (photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem/pool/Flash90)
April 25, 2012, 9:39 am
‘Because of the fallen we are able to exist,’ PM tells memorial gathering
Two-minute siren at 11 a.m. marks start of ceremonies across country as nation remembers its 22,993 killed soldiers and terror victims
By ToI Staff
The final rehersal for the Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl. (photo credit: Noam Moskowitz/Flash 90)
April 24, 2012, 1:58 pm
22,993 — more than a number
Israel remembers its fallen, a deal gone bad, and a precedent-setting proposal for West Bank construction
By Ilan Ben Zion
Israeli soldiers stand at attention during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall Tuesday. (photo credit: Noam Moskowitz / Flash90)
April 24, 2012, 11:50 am
IDF head Gantz vows to safeguard nation as Israel remembers its fallen
‘I stand before you and promise to fulfill the most precious oath of all, to protect you, protect all of us, and to protect our home,’ army chief says at Jerusalem ceremony
By Stuart Winer
Final rehearsal takes place on Monday for the Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl (photo credit: Noam Moskowitz/Flash90)
April 24, 2012, 11:01 am
Crane hits bleachers during Independence Day ceremony preparations
Minor damage to VIP box; event to take place as planned
By Ron Friedman
Investigators work at the scene of the accident on Mt. Herzl (photo credit: Uri Lenz/Flash90)
April 23, 2012, 4:56 pm
Suspects in Mount Herzl tragedy released to house arrest
Levi, Varshebski, Tzuker and Sela to be detained at home until end of April
By Ilan Ben Zion
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