Israeli Police Unit Honors Fallen Officers with Torah Scrolls and Memorial Wall

The SAHAR unit of the Southern District Police held a moving ceremony to dedicate two Torah scrolls in memory of five officers who fell during their service, including during the October 7th attacks. The event also included the unveiling of a memorial wall dedicated to their memory.

The two Torah scrolls were written to honor the legacies of Sergeant Major Ran (Rani) Guili, who fell in battle near Kibbutz Alumim on October 7th; Sergeant First Class Alexei Bodovsky and Sergeant Major Uriel Avraham, who fell in battles near Kibbutz Re'im on the same day; Sergeant Major Eli'az Maimon, who died in a road accident in October 1994; and Sergeant Major Niv Simon Bohbot, who died in a road accident in April 2026.

The ceremony began at the Guili family home with the completion of the Torah scrolls, attended by family members, commanders, and guests. A procession then moved to the SAHAR unit, where the scrolls were formally placed in the synagogue. A memorial wall was also unveiled, and candles were lit in memory of the fallen officers.

Attendees included Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai, Commander of the Southern District Superintendent Chaim Bublil, Commander of the Central District Superintendent Amir Cohen, Head of the Training Division Superintendent Hadas Madmon, Chief Police Rabbi Rabbi Rami Baruchia, commanders, officers, and bereaved families.

Police Commissioner Shabtai stated, "The two Torah scrolls we are bringing into the SAHAR unit's synagogue today are much more than holy books. They are a symbol of memory, continuity, and the deep connection between generations. Every time these Torah 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 accompany the SAHAR fighters and the Israel Police officers, and will be a source of strength, values, and commitment for us to continue the mission for the security of Israel's citizens."