Widow of Israeli Murdered in Egypt Dies at 34
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Mor Shimli, 34, who witnessed her husband Alon's murder in a terrorist attack in Alexandria, Egypt, on October 8, 2023, has died. Shimli had announced in January her intention to pursue medical aid in Switzerland to end her life due to the trauma. Her parents described her as "half-dead" since the attack, and her uncle noted the family's ongoing grief. Her family is requesting privacy for their mourning.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mor Shimli, who witnessed her husband's murder in Egypt, died at age 34.
- She had announced plans in January to seek medical assistance to end her life in Switzerland.
- Her husband, Alon Shimli, was killed by an Egyptian police officer in Alexandria on October 8, 2023.
- Shimli described herself as "half-dead" since the traumatic event.
- Her family is requesting privacy as they mourn her death.
Mor Shimli, who witnessed her husband Alon's murder by an Egyptian police officer in Alexandria three years ago, has died at the age of 34. In January, Shimli announced her intention to seek medical assistance to end her life in Switzerland, stating she felt "half-dead" since the attack.
Her death was confirmed on Friday, nine months after her public announcement. The couple was in Alexandria on October 8, 2023, when a police officer opened fire on a group of Israeli tourists near the Pompey's Pillar tourist site. Alon Shimli, a sports teacher and youth coach, was killed along with another Israeli. Mor Shimli was present and witnessed the event, which deeply traumatized her.
Her parents, Ilana and Shoshi the father, described her struggle since the incident, saying, "Since the disaster in Egypt and the trauma she went through, she was half-dead." They added that her "soul was murdered there in Egypt, and today she simply died prematurely."
Mor Shimli dedicated significant time to memorializing her husband and seeking justice. She aimed to honor his memory by promoting values he believed in, such as sports, community contribution, and helping others. She often spoke of Alon's character, his modesty, and her desire to continue his work.
In her final Instagram posts, Shimli expressed gratitude to her family and Alon's family for their unwavering support. She noted the passage of time since Alon's death by listing her age as "34-2," signifying that the two years since his murder felt fundamentally different from all previous years.
Her uncle, Naum Israeli, posted a farewell message, describing how Alon's loss had deeply affected their family and how Mor's subsequent pain had widened the "huge crack" in their hearts. He concluded by stating, "We are left here to lick our wounds, mend the pieces, preserve life."
Her family has requested privacy as they mourn her loss, asking to be allowed to grieve without intrusion.
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