French Consulate Opens in Hanoi to Facilitate Repatriation of Israeli Victim
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The French Consulate in Hanoi opened exceptionally to process the repatriation of dual Israeli-French citizen David Ben Lulu, 23, who died in a motorcycle accident in Vietnam. ZAKA's international unit and the Israeli Foreign Ministry coordinated efforts to expedite the process for his burial in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- French Consulate in Hanoi opened for Israeli-French citizen's repatriation.
- David Ben Lulu, 23, died in a motorcycle accident in Vietnam.
- ZAKA and Israeli Foreign Ministry coordinated the effort.
- Dual citizenship necessitated the special consulate opening.
- Body is hundreds of kilometers from Hanoi, requiring transport.
The French Consulate in Hanoi opened on Sunday specifically to handle the repatriation of David Ben Lulu, a 23-year-old Jerusalem resident who died in a motorcycle accident in Vietnam over the weekend. The unusual opening was the result of efforts by ZAKA's international unit and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who liaised with French and Vietnamese authorities. Ben Lulu held dual Israeli and French citizenship.
Serge Ben Haim, commander of ZAKA France, stated that he personally visited the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue necessary instructions to the Hanoi team. He also confirmed direct contact with the French Consulate and the family. "Following the efforts, the consulate in Hanoi opened today specifically to advance the handling of documents," Ben Haim said. The deceased was located hundreds of kilometers from Hanoi, and ZAKA is working to arrange his swift transfer to Israel while ensuring the deceased's dignity.
Concurrently, ZAKA's international unit is coordinating with the family and local authorities to arrange the transport of Ben Lulu's body from its remote location to the capital for his eventual flight to Israel. Haim Weingarten, ZAKA's operations deputy director, described the case as complex, requiring coordination across multiple countries. "ZAKA's international unit is working together with ZAKA France and the family to overcome difficulties and expedite procedures as much as possible," Weingarten added, expressing hope for the swift completion of all necessary actions to bring David for burial in Israel.