Woman Stabbed 20 Times Murdered by Ex-Husband Before Son

Yana Zykova was laid to rest on Friday at the Darchay Shalom cemetery in Haifa, after being murdered in her apartment in Kiryat Haim by her ex-husband, Pablo Falcosh, in front of their six-year-old son. Zykova's parents, Nadia and Vladimir, who traveled from Ukraine for the funeral, were overcome with grief. A relative described the event as an incomprehensible tragedy, noting the young son witnessed his father's actions against his mother. Nadia, Zykova's mother, expressed her anguish, stating, "He murdered my daughter. He stabbed her 20 times with a knife all over her body. It's terrible what he did to her. Why? Why?" She also mentioned speaking with her grandson, who is receiving support from the Haifa municipality's welfare services, and expressed her hope to raise him with love and support in a safe environment. Zykova was stabbed in her home on October 23. Emergency medical services attempted to save her life for an extended period before she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested the ex-husband and launched an investigation. A neighbor reported hearing a scream, which led to the police being notified. Neighbors also stated that Zykova had previously reported issues with the suspect and feared him, describing her as a model mother who raised her son alone after their separation.