Lior Assoulin's Ex-Wife Speaks on Grief, Lack of Football World Support
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Moran Assoulin, the former wife of slain footballer Lior Assoulin, spoke about the enduring pain three years after his murder at the Nova festival. She noted a lack of continued support from the football community and criticized the state's assistance to victims' families, particularly for ex-wives. Assoulin recounted the harrowing events of October 7th and her efforts to promote legislation for bereaved families, while still pointing out existing disparities in support.
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- Moran Assoulin described her grief over her ex-husband Lior Assoulin's murder as worsening over time.
- She stated that people from the football world are no longer in contact with her family.
- Assoulin recounted the traumatic events of October 7th and her realization of Lior's death.
- She criticized the state for not providing answers and for discriminating against ex-wives.
- A law Assoulin helped pass increased orphan benefits but still favors widows over ex-wives.
Moran Assoulin, the former wife of slain footballer Lior Assoulin, shared her ongoing grief and struggles three years after his murder by Hamas terrorists at the Nova music festival. Speaking on 103FM, she described the pain as worsening over time, contrary to common beliefs about healing. Lior Assoulin, who would have celebrated his 46th birthday on Tuesday, is deeply missed by his family, especially his three children, who were young when he became a father at 24.
Moran Assoulin expressed disappointment with the lack of continued connection from people in the football world, noting that only close friends and family remain in touch. She stated this lack of recognition, even with a children's team named in his honor at his childhood club Maccabi Herzliya, did not surprise her, as she had been prepared for such a reality early on.
Recounting the events of October 7th, she described the terrifying moments in their safe room when her daughter realized her father was unreachable. Lior Assoulin had been attending a birthday party in the south, and Moran had declined his invitation to join him. She only learned of his presence at the party and the severity of the situation later that morning, leading to the confirmation of his death by Sunday morning.
Assoulin also voiced criticism regarding the state's support for families of victims, lamenting the lack of answers about what happened and who is responsible. She highlighted perceived discrimination against ex-wives, stating that her status meant she and her children received less support. While acknowledging a new law she helped promote, which increased orphan benefits and provided a one-time car grant, she argued that widows still receive more support for an orphan than ex-wives do, and that the law fails to recognize divorced men who are single parents after their wives' murders.
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