New School Wing Named After Fallen Soldier Aviel Malkamo
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Kiryat Ata inaugurated "Beit Aviel," an educational wing at Yavne School, honoring fallen soldier Sergeant First Class Aviel Malkamo. The ceremony marked three years since Malkamo, 21, was killed in action on October 9, 2023, defending against terrorists. The new wing will house young students, with Mayor Yakov Peretz and Malkamo's family in attendance. The naming fulfills one of Malkamo's dreams of educating youth.
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- A new educational wing, "Beit Aviel," was inaugurated at Yavne School in Kiryat Ata.
- The wing honors Sergeant First Class Aviel Malkamo, a fallen soldier from the Egoz unit.
- The inauguration ceremony took place on the third anniversary of Malkamo's death.
- Malkamo was killed in action on October 9, 2023, during combat in Kibbutz Kissufim.
- The wing will serve kindergarten and first-grade students.
- Kiryat Ata Mayor Yakov Peretz and Malkamo's family attended the event.
A new educational wing, "Beit Aviel," was inaugurated at the Yavne School in Kiryat Ata, honoring Sergeant First Class Aviel Malkamo, a fallen soldier from the elite Egoz unit. The ceremony took place on the third anniversary of his death, which occurred on October 9, 2023, during combat against terrorists in Kibbutz Kissufim, two days after the Hamas attack on Israel. Malkamo, 21, was on leave at home when the attack began on October 7, 2023, and immediately departed to join his unit.
The "Beit Aviel" wing will serve the younger students, including kindergarten and first-grade classes. The inauguration included the unveiling of a memorial wall dedicated to Malkamo. The event was attended by Kiryat Ata Mayor Yakov Peretz, city rabbis, educational staff, Malkamo's family, and the young students who will now learn in a building named in his memory.
Mayor Peretz stated that naming the wing after Malkamo is a fitting tribute to a "hero of Israel" and that generations of Kiryat Ata children will learn about his actions and contributions. Aviel's brother, Ilan Malkamo, expressed that while the occasion is emotional and painful, it is special to see his brother honored in a place filled with children, whom Aviel loved and fought to protect. Aviel's mother, Sharait Malkamo, thanked everyone involved, noting that one of Aviel's dreams was to educate youth, and expressed confidence that he would be smiling to see his legacy honored.