Israeli Father of Six Dies in Thailand Motorcycle Crash After Cancer Recovery

Ofir Dali, a 43-year-old father of six from the Eli settlement, died on October 18 in a motorcycle accident in Thailand's Krabi province. His family has been notified, and Israel's Foreign Ministry is handling the repatriation of his body. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation.

Liat Moshel, Dali's sister-in-law, described him as a devoted family man who grew up in Jerusalem, studied at Bnei David institutions in Eli, and earned a degree from Ariel University. He lived in Eli for nearly 20 years, worked at Mobileye, and was committed to the development of Jewish settlements. During his military service, he was part of the Maglan unit and later served in reserve duty with the commando brigade.

Moshel stated that Dali had bravely battled cancer for two years with optimism and faith, prioritizing his family throughout his illness. His recovery was considered a miracle, after which he embarked on a trip to Thailand with a friend to celebrate his health. This journey was intended as a celebration of his recovery.

The Eli settlement community expressed its grief and offered condolences to Dali's wife, Shira, and their six children: Nili, Gili, Mordechai, Yitzhak, and Tuvi. Local emergency and social services are supporting the family. The Foreign Ministry confirmed its consul in Bangkok and the department for Israelis Abroad are assisting the family and coordinating with Thai and Israeli authorities for the swift return of Dali's body for burial in Israel.

This incident follows a pattern of Israeli fatalities in Thailand. In August, an Israeli motorcyclist died in a collision with a pickup truck in Kanchanaburi. In March, Ofer Dahan from Jerusalem died in a motorcycle accident in northern Thailand. In February, two Israelis died in motorcycle accidents in Thailand: Shai Pinto on Koh Samui and Rostislav Noam Mirson, an IDF Air Force soldier, in the north.