Impostors Pose as Property Tax Officials to Steal Jewelry from Family of Iranian Missile Victim

Eliana Zaks, whose mother Michal Zaks and brother Eitan Zaks were killed in an Iranian missile strike on their home in Beersheba about a year ago, was recently targeted by impostors pretending to be property tax officials. The fake officials arrived at Eliana's home in Beit Shemesh earlier this week demanding to inspect all her jewelry and gold to assess their value. Instead, they stole the entire collection of valuables she had managed to save from the missile attack.

Following the theft, Eliana was hospitalized due to feeling unwell. She described the stolen items as precious mementos from her mother, saying, "This is all I managed to rescue from the house after the missile hit." She expressed deep frustration and disbelief that the impostors could exploit her family’s tragedy, emphasizing that these were the only keepsakes left from her mother.

The missile strike on the family’s residence in Beersheba resulted in the deaths of four people, including Michal and Eitan Zaks and Eitan’s partner, Noa Boguslavsky. Eliana shared heartfelt memories of her mother, describing her as a devoted and loving woman who lived for her family. She also spoke of her brother as a determined and kind-hearted individual who never gave up on his goals and was proud of her.

The incident highlights the ongoing trauma faced by families affected by the missile attack and the additional pain caused by the theft of their last remaining possessions. Authorities have not yet reported any arrests or further developments regarding the impostors.