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Grieving Father Recounts Emotional Process of Disconnecting Son's Phone

By כיכר השבת, קובי אטינגר
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Hagai Loober, whose son Yonatan was killed in the war, described the deeply emotional experience of calling to cancel his son's phone line. During the call, the representative, an Arab woman, responded with unexpected warmth and humanity, a reaction that deeply moved Loober.

Loober shared his experience in a post that resonated with thousands of readers in Israel. He detailed the difficult decision to disconnect the line, a step that marked a painful finality in the grieving process. The interaction with the representative offered a moment of unexpected connection and empathy during a time of profound loss.

The story highlights the human element that can emerge in unexpected circumstances, even amidst conflict and personal tragedy. Loober's decision to share his story aimed to connect with others experiencing similar grief and to acknowledge the kindness found in unlikely places.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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100% right-leaningFirst: Arutz Sheva · 9h ago

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