Soldier Pulled From Gaza Combat to Say Goodbye to Dying Wife
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Reservist soldier Shimon Aviksar was urgently called from combat in Gaza to his wife Hadar's bedside, arriving just 30 minutes before she died of cancer. Hadar's last wish was for Aviksar to care for their three children, a task he now faces alone. A crowdfunding campaign has been initiated to help Aviksar support his family, with a goal of NIS 500,000, having raised NIS 74,443 so far.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Reservist Shimon Aviksar was pulled from Gaza combat to say goodbye to his dying wife, Hadar.
- Hadar passed away 30 minutes after Aviksar arrived at the hospital.
- She battled cancer and left behind three children and a request for Aviksar to care for them.
- Aviksar is now the sole provider and is struggling with expenses.
- A crowdfunding campaign aims to raise NIS 500,000 for the family, with NIS 74,443 collected to date.
Shimon Aviksar, a reservist soldier fighting in Gaza, was granted a brief leave to say farewell to his wife, Hadar, who was battling cancer. He arrived at the hospital just half an hour before she passed away in his arms. Aviksar had been called up for reserve duty on October 7th and, like many others, left for combat without hesitation.
Hadar's final request to her husband was to care for their three children. Now, Aviksar is solely responsible for their upbringing and financial support. He described the immense difficulty of managing household expenses as the sole provider, stating, "I try with all my might to take care of the children, but it's truly overwhelming me, the expenses are very large and as the sole breadwinner it is very difficult to maintain the household."
Aviksar expressed his reluctance to ask for help after years of serving Israel, saying, "After years in which I stood up for the people of Israel, today I am forced to ask for help myself." He is seeking assistance to navigate this period and rebuild his and his children's lives.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support Shimon and his children. The goal is to raise NIS 500,000, and so far, NIS 74,443 has been collected. Aviksar appealed to the public for support, stating, "This time I need you by my side. Thank you with all my heart."
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