Wife of Israeli Murdered in Egypt Attack Dies After Three Years of Grief

By בן גולדפריינד

Translated & summarized from N12 by baba

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Mor Shemali, wife of Alon Shemali who was murdered in a terrorist attack in Egypt on October 8, 2023, has died. Her husband, a youth coach for Hapoel Tel Aviv, was killed by a local security officer in Alexandria. Mor spent the last three years commemorating his memory, with various initiatives at his former club and school. Her uncle stated she had not been herself since her husband's death and has now found peace.

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Mor Shemali, wife of Alon Shemali murdered in Egypt, has died after three years of grief.
Alon Shemali, a youth coach for Hapoel Tel Aviv, was killed in a terrorist attack in Alexandria on October 8, 2023.
The attacker was an Egyptian security officer who killed two Israeli tourists and an Egyptian guide.
Mor Shemali dedicated her final years to commemorating her husband's memory.
Initiatives to honor Alon Shemali include naming a youth team and a school sports hall after him.

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Mor Shemali, the wife of Alon Shemali, a youth coach for Hapoel Tel Aviv who was murdered in a terrorist attack in Egypt on October 8, 2023, has passed away. Her death comes three years after her husband's murder, during which time she dedicated herself to commemorating his memory.

Alon Shemali was killed in Alexandria by a terrorist who was a member of the local security forces. Mor was present during the attack and waited for help for about an hour before being informed 12 hours later at a local hospital that her husband had died. They returned to Israel the following day.

The attack occurred near Pompey's Pillar, a famous Roman victory column and tourist site in Alexandria. An Egyptian police officer opened fire, killing two Israeli tourists and the Egyptian tour guide, while another tourist was wounded.

Nachum Israeli, Mor's uncle, eulogized her online, stating, "You have not been here for three years. You are not calm, you are not present, you are not yourself. Now, may you rest in peace! You already died three years ago! When that bullet pierced the heart of your beloved Alon, it also pierced yours." He added that a large crack opened in his heart and the hearts of others three years ago, which has now grown larger.

In her eulogy for Alon, Mor described him as her "entire world," a "quiet, modest, and good person" who treated everyone, even strangers, like family. She recalled his kindness, attentiveness, and acceptance, calling him a "dream partner" and the "best friend" she could ask for, who always showed her love and supported her happiness. She felt they could overcome any obstacle together and had dreams of conquering the world, all of which were cut short.

In recent years, Mor worked to honor her husband's memory, particularly his connection to Hapoel Tel Aviv. A youth team at the club was named after him, "Youth C North Alon Shemali," and his name is displayed on a banner at every game. The "Rishonim" school where Alon worked named its sports hall after him, established a memorial wall, and holds an annual tournament in his memory.