Two Torah Scrolls Dedicated to Fallen Officers at Southern District Unit

An emotional ceremony was held yesterday (Thursday) at the Southern District's SAR Unit, with the dedication of two Torah scrolls written in memory of five fallen officers. The scrolls honor the memory and legacy of those who died in the line of duty, including during the October 7th attacks. The ceremony was attended by the Inspector General of the Police, Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai, along with other senior police officials, commanders, officers, and bereaved families.

The event began at the Guili family home, where the Torah scrolls were written with the participation of family members, commanders, and guests. A festive procession then proceeded to the SAR Unit, where the scrolls were placed in the unit's synagogue. During the ceremony, a memorial wall dedicated to the fallen officers was unveiled, and memorial candles were lit.

Two of the scrolls were dedicated to Sergeant Major Ran (Rani) Guili, Sergeant Major Alexei Bodovsky, and Sergeant Major Uriel Avraham, all of whom fell in battles on October 7th. The other two scrolls honored Sergeant Major Eliaz Maimon, who died in a road accident in 1994, and Sergeant Major Niv Simon Bohbot, who also died in a road accident in April 2026.

In his remarks, Inspector General Shabtai stated, "The two Torah scrolls we are dedicating today are much more than holy scrolls. They are a symbol of memory, continuity, and the deep connection between generations. Every time these scrolls are opened, the five fighters who proudly carried out their mission and paid the ultimate price will be remembered." He added, "Their legacy will continue to guide the SAR Unit fighters and Israel Police officers, and will be a source of strength, values, and commitment to continue the mission for the security of Israel's citizens."

The dedication of the Torah scrolls signifies the Israel Police's commitment to preserving the memory and legacy of the fallen, honoring their actions, and passing on the values of mission, heroism, and camaraderie to future generations of unit fighters and police officers.