Or Yehuda Unveils Memorial Plaque for Fallen Soldier Yitzhak Beten
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Or Yehuda unveiled a memorial plaque for Deputy Yitzhak Beten, who died in 1973. The plaque is located near a tree planted by his father 53 years ago. Mayor Liat Shohat stated the act was historical and moral justice, honoring Beten's legacy. Beten was a dedicated officer who chose combat service and died on duty.
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- Or Yehuda unveiled a memorial plaque for Deputy Yitzhak Beten, who fell in 1973.
- The plaque is located near a tree planted by his father 53 years ago.
- Mayor Liat Shohat called the unveiling an act of historical and moral justice.
- Beten chose combat service over an academic program and served until his death.
- Childhood friends and his niece shared memories of Beten's character and legacy.
The Or Yehuda municipality held a ceremony to unveil a memorial plaque for Deputy Yitzhak Beten, who fell in the line of duty in 1973. The plaque was placed near a tree planted 53 years ago by his father, Haim-Vitali Beten, symbolically linking the city's growth to Beten's legacy.
Mayor Liat Shohat spoke at the event, stating that the unveiling was an act of historical and moral justice. She emphasized that grief does not fade with time and that honoring fallen soldiers, even those lost over 50 years ago, is a moral and national duty. Shohat added that the tree and plaque, located where hundreds of young people pass daily, would serve as a model of modesty, leadership, and love for the country.
Yitzhak Beten grew up in Or Yehuda and excelled in his studies. Despite being accepted into an academic program at the Technion, he chose to enlist for full combat service with his friends. He served as a dedicated engineering and operations officer, survived the War of Attrition, and returned to permanent service in Sinai out of a deep sense of mission until his death.
Childhood friends Avi George, Beni Buaron, and Yossi Cohen shared memories of Beten's unique character, quiet leadership, and deep friendship. His niece, Vicky Eilon Beten, who never met him, spoke about how his legacy continues to guide the family.
The ceremony concluded with the Mayor and Beten's family jointly unveiling the plaque next to the flourishing tree.